1949 Austin A 110 vs. 2010 Lexus IS
To start off, 2010 Lexus IS is newer by 61 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, 2010 Lexus IS (306 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 110. (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 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 375 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Lexus IS (375 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin A 110. 2010 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. 2010 Lexus IS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin A 110 | 2010 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Austin | Lexus |
| Model | A 110 | IS |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 375 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2731 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 65 L |
