1959 Austin A 40 vs. 1961 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1961 Lotus Seven is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 40 would be higher. Both 1959 Austin A 40 and 1961 Lotus Seven are equipped with a 997 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Lotus Seven (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 40 weights approximately 328 kg more than 1961 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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 40 | 1961 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Austin | Lotus |
Model | A 40 | Seven |
Year Released | 1959 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 432 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 29 L |