1954 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 2000 Caterham 7
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1954 Austin-Healey 100. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin-Healey 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin-Healey 100 weights approximately 505 kg more than 2000 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-Healey 100 (144 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM). This means 1954 Austin-Healey 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin-Healey 100 | 2000 Caterham 7 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Caterham |
| Model | 100 | 7 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1137 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 10750 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 58 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2260 mm |
