1953 Austin A 135 vs. 2010 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2010 Lotus Elise is newer by 57 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, 2010 Lotus Elise (433 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 315 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 135. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 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 299 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Lotus Elise (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 135. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 135. 2010 Lotus Elise has automatic transmission and 1953 Austin A 135 has manual transmission. 1953 Austin A 135 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Lotus Elise will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin A 135 | 2010 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Austin | Lotus |
Model | A 135 | Elise |
Year Released | 1953 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 433 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 489 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1881 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4882 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1915 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1354 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2941 mm |