1967 Austin A 40 vs. 1980 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1980 Lotus Esprit is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Esprit (210 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1967 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 459 kg more than 1967 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, 1980 Lotus Esprit (271 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Austin A 40 | 1980 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Austin | Lotus |
Model | A 40 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1967 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1096 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 95.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1219 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2440 mm |