1964 Austin A 40 vs. 1959 Lotus Elite
To start off, 1964 Austin A 40 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lotus Elite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lotus Elite would be higher. At 1,216 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Lotus Elite is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Lotus Elite (71 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Lotus Elite should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 40 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1959 Lotus Elite.
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, 1959 Lotus Elite (104 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 40. (82 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Lotus Elite will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin A 40 | 1959 Lotus Elite | |
| Make | Austin | Lotus |
| Model | A 40 | Elite |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1216 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 29 L |
