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 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus Elise (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 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 565 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.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin A 70 | 1998 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Austin | Lotus |
Model | A 70 | Elise |
Year Released | 1953 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 89.4 mm |
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 | 705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |