1954 Austin A 30 vs. 1957 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1957 Lotus Seven is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lotus Seven (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Lotus Seven weights approximately 70 kg more than 1954 Austin A 30. 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, 1957 Lotus Seven (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1957 Lotus Seven will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 30 | 1957 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Austin | Lotus |
| Model | A 30 | Seven |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
| 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 | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 29 L |
