1959 Austin A 135 vs. 1979 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1979 Lotus Esprit is newer by 20 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, 1979 Lotus Esprit (160 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 135. (150 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 135.
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) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lotus Esprit. (217 Nm). This means 1959 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 135 | 1979 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Austin | Lotus |
| Model | A 135 | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 160 HP |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 217 Nm |
| 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 Length | 5110 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2440 mm |
