1965 Austin A 60 vs. 1995 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1995 Lotus Esprit is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lotus Esprit (301 HP) has 241 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 195 kg more than 1965 Austin A 60. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Lotus Esprit (380 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Austin A 60 | 1995 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Austin | Lotus |
Model | A 60 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1965 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1621 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 301 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4100 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 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 73 L |