1951 Austin A 70 vs. 2013 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2013 Lotus Evora is newer by 62 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 70 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2013 Lotus Evora (345 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Lotus Evora weights approximately 160 kg more than 1951 Austin A 70. 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, 2013 Lotus Evora (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2013 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 70 | 2013 Lotus Evora | |
| Make | Austin | Lotus |
| Model | A 70 | Evora |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4361 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2047 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1229 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2575 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 60 L |
