1954 Austin A 90 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 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Caterham 7 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 90 weights approximately 912 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, 1954 Austin A 90 (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Caterham 7. (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 90 | 1996 Caterham 7 | |
Make | Austin | Caterham |
Model | A 90 | 7 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 478 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2240 mm |