1959 Austin A 90 vs. 2006 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2006 Lotus Elise is newer by 47 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, 2006 Lotus Elise (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 90. (102 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 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 604 kg more than 2006 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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lotus Elise. (187 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 90 | 2006 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Austin | Lotus |
Model | A 90 | Elise |
Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1803 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
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 | 896 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 40 L |