1954 Austin A 70 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 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Caterham 7 (160 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 70 weights approximately 784 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, 2003 Caterham 7 (176 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2003 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 70 | 2003 Caterham 7 | |
Make | Austin | Caterham |
Model | A 70 | 7 |
Year Released | 1954 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 89.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2230 mm |