1948 Austin A 70 vs. 2000 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2000 Lotus Elise is newer by 52 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, 2000 Lotus Elise (143 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus Elise 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 550 kg more than 2000 Lotus Elise.
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 | 2000 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Austin | Lotus |
Model | A 70 | Elise |
Year Released | 1948 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 89.3 mm |
Top Speed | 134 km/hour | 214 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 36 L |