1957 Austin Princess vs. 1994 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1994 Lotus Esprit is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lotus Esprit (264 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1957 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin Princess.
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 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Austin Princess | 1994 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Austin | Lotus |
Model | Princess | Esprit |
Year Released | 1957 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 264 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 480 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2440 mm |