1950 Austin A135 vs. 2007 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2007 Lotus Elise is newer by 57 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 4 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Austin A135 should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A135 weights approximately 1235 kg more than 2007 Lotus Elise. 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 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Elise. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A135 | 2007 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Austin | Lotus |
Model | A135 | Elise |
Year Released | 1950 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 89.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 38 L |