1964 Austin A 90 vs. 2002 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2002 Lotus Exige is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotus Exige (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 90 weights approximately 792 kg more than 2002 Lotus Exige.
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, 1964 Austin A 90 (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lotus Exige. (181 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1964 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin A 90 | 2002 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Austin | Lotus |
| Model | A 90 | Exige |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 89.3 mm |
| 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 | 1572 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 36 L |
