1959 Austin A 55 vs. 1999 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1999 Lotus Esprit is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 258 kg more than 1959 Austin A 55.
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, 1999 Lotus Esprit (542 Nm) has 474 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 55. (68 Nm). This means 1999 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 55 | 1999 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Austin | Lotus |
Model | A 55 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 3506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 68 Nm | 542 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 122 km/hour | 268 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1378 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2430 mm |