1963 Austin A 90 vs. 1988 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1988 Lotus Esprit is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lotus Esprit (215 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin A 90 weights approximately 382 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Lotus Esprit (298 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1988 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Austin A 90 | 1988 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Austin | Lotus |
| Model | A 90 | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
| 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 | 1188 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 31 L |
