1955 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1998 Lotus 340 R
To start off, 1998 Lotus 340 R is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 2,658 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus 340 R (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1955 Austin-Healey 100. (132 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus 340 R should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin-Healey 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin-Healey 100 weights approximately 176 kg more than 1998 Lotus 340 R.
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, 1955 Austin-Healey 100 (228 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lotus 340 R. (198 Nm). This means 1955 Austin-Healey 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lotus 340 R.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin-Healey 100 | 1998 Lotus 340 R | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Lotus |
| Model | 100 | 340 R |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2658 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 851 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 109 L | 72 L |
