1954 Austin A 30 vs. 1993 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1993 Lotus Esprit is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 495 kg more than 1954 Austin A 30. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1993 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1993 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 30 | 1993 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Austin | Lotus |
| Model | A 30 | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 2172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 73 L |
