1967 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1999 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1999 Lotus Esprit is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Austin 3-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Austin 3-Litre would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Austin 3-Litre weights approximately 146 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Lotus Esprit (542 Nm) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. (221 Nm). This means 1999 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Austin 3-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Austin 3-Litre | 1999 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Austin | Lotus |
| Model | 3-Litre | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 3506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 268 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1378 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2430 mm |
