1964 Austin A 99 vs. 1969 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1969 Lotus Elan is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Elan (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 99 weights approximately 641 kg more than 1969 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, 1964 Austin A 99 (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Elan. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1964 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin A 99 | 1969 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Austin | Lotus |
Model | A 99 | Elan |
Year Released | 1964 | 1969 |
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 | 107 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 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 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 889 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 59 L |