1954 Austin A 40 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 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Caterham 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Caterham 7 (200 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 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 536 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.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 40 | 2003 Caterham 7 | |
Make | Austin | Caterham |
Model | A 40 | 7 |
Year Released | 1954 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 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 | 1026 kg | 490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2230 mm |