1949 Austin A 90 vs. 2002 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2002 Lotus Elise is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotus Elise (134 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin A 90 weights approximately 603 kg more than 2002 Lotus Elise.
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, 1949 Austin A 90 (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lotus Elise. (175 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 1949 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Austin A 90 | 2002 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Austin | Lotus |
Model | A 90 | Elise |
Year Released | 1949 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4850 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 89.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1359 kg | 756 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 38 L |