1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1965 Lotus 33
To start off, 1965 Lotus 33 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,497 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Lotus 33 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Lotus 33 (212 HP @ 10800 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Lotus 33 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 40 weights approximately 514 kg more than 1965 Lotus 33.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 40 | 1965 Lotus 33 | |
| Make | Austin | Lotus |
| Model | A 40 | 33 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 10800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 456 kg |
