1948 Austin A 110 vs. 2005 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige is newer by 57 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, 2005 Lotus Exige (243 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige 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 1050 kg more than 2005 Lotus Exige.
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 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1948 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Austin A 110 | 2005 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Austin | Lotus |
Model | A 110 | Exige |
Year Released | 1948 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 243 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 85 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 | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 40 L |