1959 Austin A 40 vs. 2010 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2010 Lotus Evora is newer by 51 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. At 3,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lotus Evora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lotus Evora (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 366 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lotus Evora weights approximately 1231 kg more than 1959 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Lotus Evora (459 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 391 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 40 | 2010 Lotus Evora | |
| Make | Austin | Lotus |
| Model | A 40 | Evora |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 3063 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 90 L |
