1964 Austin A 60 vs. 1981 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1981 Lotus Esprit is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lotus Esprit (159 HP) has 99 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 60 weights approximately 53 kg more than 1981 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, 1981 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin A 60 | 1981 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Austin | Lotus |
Model | A 60 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1964 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 159 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 31 L |