1957 Austin Princess vs. 2009 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 52 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, 2009 Lotus Elise (186 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1957 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin Princess weights approximately 1395 kg more than 2009 Lotus Elise.
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, 1957 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Elise. (133 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1957 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Austin Princess | 2009 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Austin | Lotus |
Model | Princess | Elise |
Year Released | 1957 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 186 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2310 mm |