1954 Austin A 30 vs. 1970 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1970 Lotus Seven is newer by 16 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 1,340 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lotus Seven (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lotus Seven 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 90 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Lotus Seven (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1970 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 | 1970 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Austin | Lotus |
| Model | A 30 | Seven |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 1340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| 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 | 590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 34 L |
