1959 Austin A 135 vs. 1974 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1974 Lotus Eclat is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 1025 kg more than 1974 Lotus Eclat.
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, 1959 Austin A 135 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (190 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lotus Eclat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 135 | 1974 Lotus Eclat | |
| Make | Austin | Lotus |
| Model | A 135 | Eclat |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 67 L |
