1953 Austin A 110 vs. 1989 Skoda L
To start off, 1989 Skoda L is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Austin A 110 (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1989 Skoda L. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Austin A 110 should accelerate faster than 1989 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 110 weights approximately 1090 kg more than 1989 Skoda L. 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, 1953 Austin A 110 (287 Nm) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Skoda L. (90 Nm). This means 1953 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 110 | 1989 Skoda L | |
| Make | Austin | Skoda |
| Model | A 110 | L |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2410 mm |
