1979 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1951 Austin A 110
To start off, 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 110. (130 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 250 kg more than 1951 Austin A 110. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1951 Austin A 110 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
| Model | Lagonda | A 110 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 3992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3040 mm |
