1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1999 Lotus M250
To start off, 1999 Lotus M250 is newer by 49 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 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Lotus M250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotus M250 (247 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus M250 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 16 kg more than 1999 Lotus M250.
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, 1999 Lotus M250 (321 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Lotus M250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 40 | 1999 Lotus M250 | |
Make | Austin | Lotus |
Model | A 40 | M250 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 321 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1180 mm |