1961 Austin A 99 vs. 1957 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1961 Austin A 99 is newer by 4 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), 1961 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lotus Seven (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin A 99 weights approximately 780 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, 1961 Austin A 99 (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lotus Seven. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1961 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Austin A 99 | 1957 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Austin | Lotus |
Model | A 99 | Seven |
Year Released | 1961 | 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 | 107 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 3370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 29 L |