1952 Austin A vs. 1974 Skoda S 110 R
To start off, 1974 Skoda S 110 R is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Austin A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Austin A (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1974 Skoda S 110 R. (51 HP @ 4650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Austin A should accelerate faster than 1974 Skoda S 110 R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A weights approximately 1135 kg more than 1974 Skoda S 110 R. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Skoda S 110 R. (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1952 Austin A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Skoda S 110 R.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A | 1974 Skoda S 110 R | |
Make | Austin | Skoda |
Model | A | S 110 R |
Year Released | 1952 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1107 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4650 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 68 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 31 L |