1956 Austin A 95 vs. 2005 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Austin A 95 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 95. (92 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin A 95 weights approximately 475 kg more than 2005 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, 1956 Austin A 95 (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Exige. (174 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1956 Austin A 95 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Austin A 95 | 2005 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Austin | Lotus |
Model | A 95 | Exige |
Year Released | 1956 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 92 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 12.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 40 L |