1970 Audi Super 90 vs. 2011 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2011 Lotus Elise is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Audi Super 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Audi Super 90 would be higher. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1970 Audi Super 90. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1970 Audi Super 90.
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, 2011 Lotus Elise (180 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Audi Super 90. (149 Nm). This means 2011 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Audi Super 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Audi Super 90 | 2011 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Audi | Lotus |
| Model | Super 90 | Elise |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1759 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1118 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2299 mm |
