1955 Austin A 135 vs. 1992 Caterham Super 7
To start off, 1992 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Caterham Super 7 (251 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 135. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 135 weights approximately 1640 kg more than 1992 Caterham Super 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, 1955 Austin A 135 (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Caterham Super 7. (250 Nm @ 6250 RPM). This means 1955 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Caterham Super 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 135 | 1992 Caterham Super 7 | |
| Make | Austin | Caterham |
| Model | A 135 | Super 7 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 3390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2260 mm |
