1964 Austin A 110 vs. 1938 Buick Century
To start off, 1964 Austin A 110 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1938 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1938 Buick Century would be higher. At 5,247 cc (8 cylinders), 1938 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1938 Buick Century (165 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 110. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1938 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 110.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin A 110 | 1938 Buick Century | |
Make | Austin | Buick |
Model | A 110 | Century |
Year Released | 1964 | 1938 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 5247 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 86.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 108.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |