1954 Austin A 30 vs. 1959 Lotus Elite
To start off, 1959 Lotus Elite is newer by 5 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 1,216 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Lotus Elite is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Lotus Elite (71 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Lotus Elite should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 30 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1959 Lotus Elite.
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, 1959 Lotus Elite (104 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1959 Lotus Elite 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 | 1959 Lotus Elite | |
Make | Austin | Lotus |
Model | A 30 | Elite |
Year Released | 1954 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 802 cc | 1216 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 28 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
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 | 580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 29 L |