1951 Austin A 40 vs. 1997 Caterham C21
To start off, 1997 Caterham C21 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Caterham C21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Caterham C21 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Caterham C21 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 40 weights approximately 316 kg more than 1997 Caterham C21.
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, 1997 Caterham C21 (153 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1997 Caterham C21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 40 | 1997 Caterham C21 | |
Make | Austin | Caterham |
Model | A 40 | C21 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 654 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2260 mm |