1953 Austin A 40 vs. 1992 Caterham Super 7
To start off, 1992 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Caterham Super 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Caterham Super 7 (251 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 40 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Caterham Super 7 (250 Nm @ 6250 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Caterham Super 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 40 | 1992 Caterham Super 7 | |
| Make | Austin | Caterham |
| Model | A 40 | Super 7 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2260 mm |
