1960 Austin A 40 vs. 2010 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2010 Lotus Exige is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lotus Exige (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 391 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lotus Exige weights approximately 1231 kg more than 1960 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 Exige (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 40 | 2010 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Austin | Lotus |
Model | A 40 | Exige |
Year Released | 1960 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 425 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 489 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 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 | 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 |