1948 Austin A 90 vs. 2003 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2003 Lotus Exige is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lotus Exige (175 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 90 weights approximately 580 kg more than 2003 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 90 (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lotus Exige. (168 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1948 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Austin A 90 | 2003 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Austin | Lotus |
Model | A 90 | Exige |
Year Released | 1948 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 36 L |