1948 Austin A 110 vs. 1974 Lotus Elite
To start off, 1974 Lotus Elite is newer by 26 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 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lotus Elite (142 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Elite 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 920 kg more than 1974 Lotus Elite.
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, 1948 Austin A 110 (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lotus Elite. (177 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1948 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lotus Elite.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 110 | 1974 Lotus Elite | |
| Make | Austin | Lotus |
| Model | A 110 | Elite |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 67 L |
