1951 Austin A vs. 1995 Lexus SC
To start off, 1995 Lexus SC is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A would be higher. At 3,969 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Lexus SC is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lexus SC weights approximately 948 kg more than 1951 Austin A.
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, 1995 Lexus SC (350 Nm) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A. (54 Nm). This means 1995 Lexus SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A. 1995 Lexus SC has automatic transmission and 1951 Austin A has manual transmission. 1951 Austin A will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Lexus SC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A | 1995 Lexus SC | |
Make | Austin | Lexus |
Model | A | SC |
Year Released | 1951 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 803 cc | 3969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 54 Nm | 350 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 685 kg | 1633 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2700 mm |