1953 Austin A 30 vs. 1999 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1999 Lotus Esprit is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 698 kg more than 1953 Austin A 30.
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, 1999 Lotus Esprit (542 Nm) has 488 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 30. (54 Nm). This means 1999 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin A 30 | 1999 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Austin | Lotus |
Model | A 30 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1953 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 802 cc | 3506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 28 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 54 Nm | 542 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1378 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2430 mm |