1954 Austin A 40 vs. 2012 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2012 Lotus Exige is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lotus Exige (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 40 weights approximately 88 kg more than 2012 Lotus Exige.
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, 2012 Lotus Exige (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 40 | 2012 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Austin | Lotus |
Model | A 40 | Exige |
Year Released | 1954 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 942 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3797 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1727 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1158 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2299 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 44 L |