1953 Austin A 70 vs. 2008 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2008 Lotus Exige is newer by 55 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, 2008 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lotus Exige 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 364 kg more than 2008 Lotus Exige.
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, 2008 Lotus Exige (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2008 Lotus Exige 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 | 2008 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Austin | Lotus |
Model | A 70 | Exige |
Year Released | 1953 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
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 | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 916 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 40 L |