1953 Austin A 110 vs. 2000 Ascari Ecosse
To start off, 2000 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 47 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 4,722 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ascari Ecosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ascari Ecosse (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 110 weights approximately 727 kg more than 2000 Ascari Ecosse.
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, 2000 Ascari Ecosse (678 Nm) has 391 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 110. (287 Nm). This means 2000 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 110 | 2000 Ascari Ecosse | |
| Make | Austin | Ascari |
| Model | A 110 | Ecosse |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 4722 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 91.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 88.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1248 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1130 mm |
