1959 Austin A 99 vs. 1980 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1980 Lotus Eclat is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 99. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 99 weights approximately 426 kg more than 1980 Lotus Eclat.
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 99 (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lotus Eclat. (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lotus Eclat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 99 | 1980 Lotus Eclat | |
| Make | Austin | Lotus |
| Model | A 99 | Eclat |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1104 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 67 L |
