1959 Austin A 90 vs. 2000 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2000 Lotus Elise is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus Elise (143 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 90. (102 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 90 weights approximately 780 kg more than 2000 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, 1959 Austin A 90 (214 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus Elise. (174 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 90 | 2000 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Austin | Lotus |
| Model | A 90 | Elise |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 36 L |
