1954 Austin A 135 vs. 2003 Caterham 7
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Caterham 7 (160 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 135. (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 135 weights approximately 1455 kg more than 2003 Caterham 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, 1954 Austin A 135 (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Caterham 7. (176 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 135 | 2003 Caterham 7 | |
Make | Austin | Caterham |
Model | A 135 | 7 |
Year Released | 1954 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 89.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2230 mm |