1948 Austin A 110 vs. 1998 Lotus GT 1
To start off, 1998 Lotus GT 1 is newer by 50 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, 1998 Lotus GT 1 (580 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 456 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus GT 1 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 930 kg more than 1998 Lotus GT 1.
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, 1998 Lotus GT 1 (391 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1998 Lotus GT 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 110 | 1998 Lotus GT 1 | |
| Make | Austin | Lotus |
| Model | A 110 | GT 1 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 3506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 580 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2320 mm |
