1951 Austin A 110 vs. 1984 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1984 Lotus Esprit is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lotus Esprit (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 110. (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 110 weights approximately 908 kg more than 1984 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, 1951 Austin A 110 (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lotus Esprit. (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 110 | 1984 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Austin | Lotus |
Model | A 110 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1951 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
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 | 1975 kg | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 31 L |