1948 Austin A 70 vs. 1983 Lotus Excel
To start off, 1983 Lotus Excel is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lotus Excel (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 70 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1983 Lotus Excel.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 70 | 1983 Lotus Excel | |
| Make | Austin | Lotus |
| Model | A 70 | Excel |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 134 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 31 L |
