1951 Austin A vs. 1995 Caterham Super 7
To start off, 1995 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Caterham Super 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Caterham Super 7 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1951 Austin A. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A weights approximately 131 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Caterham Super 7 (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1995 Caterham Super 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A | 1995 Caterham Super 7 | |
| Make | Austin | Caterham |
| Model | A | Super 7 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 95 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 685 kg | 554 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 30 L |
