1948 Austin A 70 vs. 2011 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2011 Lotus Elise is newer by 63 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, 2011 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 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 358 kg more than 2011 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 | 2011 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Austin | Lotus |
Model | A 70 | Elise |
Year Released | 1948 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 912 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3785 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1118 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2299 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 44 L |