1954 Austin A 90 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 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lotus Seven (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 90 weights approximately 640 kg more than 1957 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, 1954 Austin A 90 (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lotus Seven. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 90 | 1957 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Austin | Lotus |
| Model | A 90 | Seven |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2190 mm |
