1948 Austin A 90 vs. 1979 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1979 Lotus Esprit is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lotus Esprit (160 HP) has 73 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 90. (87 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 90.
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, 1979 Lotus Esprit (217 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 90. (190 Nm). This means 1979 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Austin A 90 | 1979 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Austin | Lotus |
Model | A 90 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1948 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 160 HP |
Torque | 190 Nm | 217 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2440 mm |