1955 Austin A 90 vs. 2011 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2011 Lotus Exige is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lotus Exige (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 90 weights approximately 378 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Lotus Exige (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 90. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Austin A 90 | 2011 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Austin | Lotus |
Model | A 90 | Exige |
Year Released | 1955 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 942 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3797 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1727 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1158 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2299 mm |