1962 Austin A 90 vs. 1980 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1980 Lotus Esprit is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Esprit (208 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin A 90 weights approximately 364 kg more than 1980 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, 1980 Lotus Esprit (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1980 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Austin A 90 | 1980 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Austin | Lotus |
Model | A 90 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1962 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 277 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.5 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1206 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 67 L |