1953 Austin A 110 vs. 2011 Audi S5
To start off, 2011 Audi S5 is newer by 58 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 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Audi S5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi S5 (354 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi S5 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 225 kg more than 2011 Audi S5.
Because 2011 Audi S5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 Austin A 110. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi S5 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Audi S5 (440 Nm) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 110. (287 Nm). This means 2011 Audi S5 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 | 2011 Audi S5 | |
| Make | Austin | Audi |
| Model | A 110 | S5 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 354 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4625 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 63 L |
