1949 Austin A 110 vs. 2000 Lexus IS
To start off, 2000 Lexus IS is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lexus IS (153 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 110. (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin A 110 weights approximately 575 kg more than 2000 Lexus IS.
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, 1949 Austin A 110 (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lexus IS. (195 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1949 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lexus IS. 2000 Lexus IS has automatic transmission and 1949 Austin A 110 has manual transmission. 1949 Austin A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Lexus IS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Austin A 110 | 2000 Lexus IS | |
Make | Austin | Lexus |
Model | A 110 | IS |
Year Released | 1949 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |