1967 Austin A 60 vs. 2003 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2003 Lotus Elise is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lotus Elise (121 HP) has 61 more horse power than 1967 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Austin A 60 weights approximately 370 kg more than 2003 Lotus Elise.
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, 2003 Lotus Elise (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Austin A 60 | 2003 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Austin | Lotus |
Model | A 60 | Elise |
Year Released | 1967 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 121 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 89.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 31 L |