1970 Austin 3 vs. 2009 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Austin 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Austin 3 would be higher. At 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Austin 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Elise (218 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1970 Austin 3. (123 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1970 Austin 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Austin 3 weights approximately 540 kg more than 2009 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, 1970 Austin 3 (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Elise. (212 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1970 Austin 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Austin 3 | 2009 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Austin | Lotus |
Model | 3 | Elise |
Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 212 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 40 L |