1951 Austin A 40 vs. 1983 Lotus Excel
To start off, 1983 Lotus Excel is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Lotus Excel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lotus Excel (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lotus Excel weights approximately 165 kg more than 1951 Austin A 40. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1983 Lotus Excel (218 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1983 Lotus Excel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 40 | 1983 Lotus Excel | |
Make | Austin | Lotus |
Model | A 40 | Excel |
Year Released | 1951 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 31 L |