1964 Austin A 99 vs. 2001 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2001 Lotus Exige is newer by 37 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, 2001 Lotus Exige (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lotus Exige 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 750 kg more than 2001 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 99 (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lotus Exige. (174 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1964 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin A 99 | 2001 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Austin | Lotus |
| Model | A 99 | Exige |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 7.0:1 |
| 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 | 1530 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 36 L |
