1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1968 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1968 Lotus Elan is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lotus Elan (116 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 70 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1968 Lotus Elan.
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 70 | 1968 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Austin | Lotus |
Model | A 70 | Elan |
Year Released | 1950 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 72.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |