1959 Austin A 135 vs. 2007 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 48 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, 2007 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige 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 1205 kg more than 2007 Lotus Exige.
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 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 135 | 2007 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Austin | Lotus |
Model | A 135 | Exige |
Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 40 L |