1948 Austin A 40 vs. 1974 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1974 Lotus Eclat is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Lotus Eclat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lotus Eclat weights approximately 136 kg more than 1948 Austin A 40. 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, 1974 Lotus Eclat (190 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1974 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Austin A 40 | 1974 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | Austin | Lotus |
Model | A 40 | Eclat |
Year Released | 1948 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 95.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 69.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1106 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 67 L |