1950 Austin A135 vs. 1959 Lotus Elite
To start off, 1959 Lotus Elite is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Austin A135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Austin A135 (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1959 Lotus Elite. (71 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Austin A135 should accelerate faster than 1959 Lotus Elite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A135 weights approximately 1440 kg more than 1959 Lotus Elite. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1950 Austin A135 (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lotus Elite. (104 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lotus Elite.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A135 | 1959 Lotus Elite | |
Make | Austin | Lotus |
Model | A135 | Elite |
Year Released | 1950 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1216 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 29 L |