1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1996 Caterham 7
To start off, 1996 Caterham 7 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Caterham 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Caterham 7 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 40 weights approximately 552 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Caterham 7 (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1996 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 40 | 1996 Caterham 7 | |
Make | Austin | Caterham |
Model | A 40 | 7 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 478 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 36 L |