1954 Austin A 90 vs. 1994 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1994 Lotus Esprit is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lotus Esprit (264 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 90.
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, 1994 Lotus Esprit (480 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 90. (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 90 | 1994 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Austin | Lotus |
Model | A 90 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1954 | 1994 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 2172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 264 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 480 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2440 mm |