1950 Austin A 90 vs. 1991 Caterham Super 7
To start off, 1991 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Caterham Super 7 (120 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 90. (88 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 90 weights approximately 850 kg more than 1991 Caterham Super 7.
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, 1950 Austin A 90 (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Caterham Super 7. (143 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Caterham Super 7.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 90 | 1991 Caterham Super 7 | |
Make | Austin | Caterham |
Model | A 90 | Super 7 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 77.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 36 L |