1953 Austin A 135 vs. 2001 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2001 Lotus Elise is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lotus Elise (141 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 135. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 135 weights approximately 1465 kg more than 2001 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, 1953 Austin A 135 (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lotus Elise. (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1953 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 135 | 2001 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Austin | Lotus |
| Model | A 135 | Elise |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2310 mm |
