1962 Austin A 99 vs. 1962 Lotus Elite
To start off, both 1962 Austin A 99 and 1962 Lotus Elite were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Austin A 99 (110 HP) has 27 more horse power than 1962 Lotus Elite. (83 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Austin A 99 should accelerate faster than 1962 Lotus Elite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin A 99 weights approximately 870 kg more than 1962 Lotus Elite. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 99 (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lotus Elite. (102 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1962 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lotus Elite.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin A 99 | 1962 Lotus Elite | |
| Make | Austin | Lotus |
| Model | A 99 | Elite |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1215 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 83 HP |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 66.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 190 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 | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 29 L |
