1964 Austin A 110 vs. 1971 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 1971 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin A 110 (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1971 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin A 110 should accelerate faster than 1971 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 111 kg more 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. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Chevrolet Impala (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 110. (222 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin A 110 | 1971 Chevrolet Impala | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | A 110 | Impala |
Year Released | 1964 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 256 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 98.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 89.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1604 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3100 mm |