1967 Austin A 60 vs. 1962 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1967 Austin A 60 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Austin A 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lotus Elan (100 HP) has 40 more horse power than 1967 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Austin A 60 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1962 Lotus Elan.
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, 1962 Lotus Elan (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Austin A 60 | 1962 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Austin | Lotus |
Model | A 60 | Elan |
Year Released | 1967 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 100 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 72.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 45 L |