1949 Austin 16 vs. 1989 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1989 Lotus Esprit is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1949 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin 16 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1989 Lotus Esprit.
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, 1989 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin 16. (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1989 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Austin 16 | 1989 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Austin | Lotus |
Model | 16 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1949 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
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 | 1280 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2440 mm |