1950 Austin A 90 vs. 1965 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1965 Lotus Seven is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Austin A 90 (88 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1965 Lotus Seven. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1965 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 90 weights approximately 930 kg more than 1965 Lotus Seven. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 90 | 1965 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Austin | Lotus |
Model | A 90 | Seven |
Year Released | 1950 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 29 L |