1960 Austin A 90 vs. 1957 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1960 Austin A 90 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lotus Seven (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 90. (102 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 90 weights approximately 750 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, 1960 Austin A 90 (214 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lotus Seven. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1960 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 90 | 1957 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Austin | Lotus |
Model | A 90 | Seven |
Year Released | 1960 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 29 L |