1957 Austin A 35 vs. 1990 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1990 Lotus Esprit is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A 35. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A 35 would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 485 kg more than 1957 Austin A 35. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A 35.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin A 35 | 1990 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Austin | Lotus |
| Model | A 35 | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 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 |
