1953 Austin A 110 vs. 1995 Lexus SC
To start off, 1995 Lexus SC is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 110 weights approximately 342 kg more than 1995 Lexus SC.
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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 110. (287 Nm). This means 1995 Lexus SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 110. 1995 Lexus SC has automatic transmission and 1953 Austin A 110 has manual transmission. 1953 Austin A 110 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:
| 1953 Austin A 110 | 1995 Lexus SC | |
| Make | Austin | Lexus |
| Model | A 110 | SC |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 3969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2700 mm |
