1953 Austin A 30 vs. 1971 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1971 Lotus Seven is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 1,340 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lotus Seven (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 30 weights approximately 86 kg more than 1971 Lotus Seven.
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, 1971 Lotus Seven (92 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 30. (54 Nm). This means 1971 Lotus Seven will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin A 30 | 1971 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Austin | Lotus |
Model | A 30 | Seven |
Year Released | 1953 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 802 cc | 1340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 28 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 92 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 594 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 34 L |