1953 Austin A 110 vs. 2013 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2013 Lotus Evora is newer by 60 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. In terms of performance, 2013 Lotus Evora (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 110 weights approximately 536 kg more than 2013 Lotus Evora.
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, 2013 Lotus Evora (350 Nm) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 110. (287 Nm). This means 2013 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 110. 2013 Lotus Evora 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. 2013 Lotus Evora will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 110 | 2013 Lotus Evora | |
| Make | Austin | Lotus |
| Model | A 110 | Evora |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1439 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2047 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1229 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2575 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 60 L |
