1962 Austin A 40 vs. 1998 Lotus GT 1
To start off, 1998 Lotus GT 1 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Lotus GT 1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus GT 1 (580 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 544 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 40. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lotus GT 1 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1962 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, 1998 Lotus GT 1 (391 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Lotus GT 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin A 40 | 1998 Lotus GT 1 | |
| Make | Austin | Lotus |
| Model | A 40 | GT 1 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 3506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 580 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2320 mm |
