1951 Austin A 90 vs. 2000 Caterham 21
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 90 weights approximately 850 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. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Caterham 21 (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 90 | 2000 Caterham 21 | |
Make | Austin | Caterham |
Model | A 90 | 21 |
Year Released | 1951 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8600 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2230 mm |