1948 Austin A 110 vs. 1999 Lexus GS
To start off, 1999 Lexus GS is newer by 51 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 110 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1999 Lexus GS.
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, 1999 Lexus GS (298 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 110. (287 Nm). This means 1999 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 110. 1999 Lexus GS has automatic transmission and 1948 Austin A 110 has manual transmission. 1948 Austin A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Lexus GS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Austin A 110 | 1999 Lexus GS | |
Make | Austin | Lexus |
Model | A 110 | GS |
Year Released | 1948 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 287 Nm | 298 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 86.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2810 mm |