1957 Austin A 95 vs. 1992 Caterham Super 7
To start off, 1992 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Austin A 95 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Caterham Super 7 (251 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 95. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A 95 weights approximately 810 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, 1992 Caterham Super 7 (250 Nm @ 6250 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 Caterham Super 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A 95.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin A 95 | 1992 Caterham Super 7 | |
| Make | Austin | Caterham |
| Model | A 95 | Super 7 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2260 mm |
