1952 Austin A 70 vs. 1981 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1981 Lotus Esprit is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lotus Esprit (159 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 70 weights approximately 203 kg more than 1981 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:
| 1952 Austin A 70 | 1981 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Austin | Lotus |
| Model | A 70 | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1067 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 31 L |
