1950 Austin A135 vs. 2012 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2012 Lotus Elise is newer by 62 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, 2012 Lotus Elise (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1950 Austin A135. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A135 weights approximately 1094 kg more than 2012 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, 1950 Austin A135 (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lotus Elise. (210 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A135 | 2012 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Austin | Lotus |
Model | A135 | Elise |
Year Released | 1950 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
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 | 926 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3785 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1118 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2299 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 44 L |