1964 Austin A 110 vs. 1978 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1978 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 14 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 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 110 weights approximately 424 kg more than 1978 Vauxhall Carlton.
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 | 1978 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Austin | Vauxhall |
Model | A 110 | Carlton |
Year Released | 1964 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1604 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2680 mm |