1957 Austin A 95 vs. 1991 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1991 Lotus Esprit is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Austin A 95 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 95. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A 95 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1991 Lotus Esprit.
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, 1991 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1991 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A 95.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin A 95 | 1991 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Austin | Lotus |
| Model | A 95 | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 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 | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 73 L |
