1971 AC 428 vs. 1948 Austin A 110
To start off, 1971 AC 428 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 AC 428 (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 110 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1971 AC 428.
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 AC 428 (639 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1971 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 AC 428 | 1948 Austin A 110 | |
| Make | AC | Austin |
| Model | 428 | A 110 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7003 cc | 3990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 298 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 639 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3040 mm |
