1952 Austin A 70 vs. 1994 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1994 Lotus Esprit is newer by 42 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, 1994 Lotus Esprit (264 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70.
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, 1994 Lotus Esprit (480 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1994 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A 70 | 1994 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Austin | Lotus |
| Model | A 70 | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 72 L |
