1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1977 Skoda 110 L
To start off, 1977 Skoda 110 L is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Skoda 110 L (44 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Skoda 110 L should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 40 weights approximately 167 kg more than 1977 Skoda 110 L.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1952 Austin A 40 (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Skoda 110 L. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1952 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Skoda 110 L.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A 40 | 1977 Skoda 110 L | |
Make | Austin | Skoda |
Model | A 40 | 110 L |
Year Released | 1952 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1046 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 68 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 31 L |