1961 Austin A 40 vs. 1968 Lotus Europa
To start off, 1968 Lotus Europa is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,470 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Lotus Europa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lotus Europa (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 40. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lotus Europa should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin A 40 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1968 Lotus Europa.
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, 1968 Lotus Europa (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Lotus Europa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Austin A 40 | 1968 Lotus Europa | |
Make | Austin | Lotus |
Model | A 40 | Europa |
Year Released | 1961 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 1470 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |