1953 Austin A 70 vs. 1988 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1988 Lotus Esprit is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 70 weights approximately 94 kg more than 1988 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:
| 1953 Austin A 70 | 1988 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Austin | Lotus |
| Model | A 70 | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1988 |
| 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 | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| 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 | 1176 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2440 mm |
