1950 Austin A135 vs. 2013 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2013 Lotus Evora is newer by 63 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A135 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2013 Lotus Evora (345 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1950 Austin A135. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A135 weights approximately 580 kg more than 2013 Lotus Evora.
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, 2013 Lotus Evora (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A135. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2013 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A135 | 2013 Lotus Evora | |
| Make | Austin | Lotus |
| Model | A135 | Evora |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4361 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2047 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1229 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2575 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 60 L |
