1962 Austin A 99 vs. 1971 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1971 Lotus Elan is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lotus Elan (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 99. (110 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin A 99 weights approximately 660 kg more than 1971 Lotus Elan.
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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lotus Elan. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1962 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Austin A 99 | 1971 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Austin | Lotus |
Model | A 99 | Elan |
Year Released | 1962 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 193 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 | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 59 L |