1951 Austin A 110 vs. 2002 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2002 Lotus Elise is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Austin A 110 (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2002 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin A 110 should accelerate faster than 2002 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 110 weights approximately 1225 kg more than 2002 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1951 Austin A 110 (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lotus Elise. (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 110 | 2002 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Austin | Lotus |
| Model | A 110 | Elise |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 31 L |
