1959 Austin A 95 vs. 2009 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 95 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Elise (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 95. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 95 weights approximately 443 kg more than 2009 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 95 (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Elise. (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 95 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 95 | 2009 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Austin | Lotus |
Model | A 95 | Elise |
Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2638 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 89.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
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 | 1325 kg | 882 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 32 L |