1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1989 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1989 Lotus Esprit is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lotus Esprit (216 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 70 weights approximately 122 kg more than 1989 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.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 70 | 1989 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Austin | Lotus |
Model | A 70 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1951 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 216 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2440 mm |