1960 Austin A 99 vs. 1989 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1989 Lotus Esprit is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lotus Esprit (264 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 99. (106 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 99 weights approximately 201 kg more than 1989 Lotus Esprit.
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, 1989 Lotus Esprit (353 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 99.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 99 | 1989 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Austin | Lotus |
Model | A 99 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1960 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 2172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 264 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 256 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 31 L |