1948 Austin A 70 vs. 2000 Caterham 21
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 70 weights approximately 730 kg more than 2000 Caterham 21.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Austin A 70 | 2000 Caterham 21 | |
Make | Austin | Caterham |
Model | A 70 | 21 |
Year Released | 1948 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 8600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 89.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 11.5:1 |
Top Speed | 134 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 100 L |