1953 Austin A 70 vs. 1998 Lotus Elise
To start off, 1998 Lotus Elise is newer by 45 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 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus Elise (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus Elise 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 566 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Lotus Elise (193 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1998 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin A 70 | 1998 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Austin | Lotus |
Model | A 70 | Elise |
Year Released | 1953 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 193 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 714 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2310 mm |