1962 Austin A 90 vs. 2002 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2002 Lotus Elise is newer by 40 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, 2002 Lotus Elise (156 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Elise 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 764 kg more than 2002 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, 1962 Austin A 90 (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1962 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin A 90 | 2002 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Austin | Lotus |
| Model | A 90 | Elise |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 89.3 mm |
| 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 | 806 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 38 L |
