1958 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1991 Caterham Super 7
To start off, 1991 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Caterham Super 7 (120 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1958 Austin-Healey 100. (101 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin-Healey 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin-Healey 100 weights approximately 610 kg more than 1991 Caterham Super 7.
Let's talk about torque, 1991 Caterham Super 7 (143 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin-Healey 100. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1991 Caterham Super 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin-Healey 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin-Healey 100 | 1991 Caterham Super 7 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Caterham |
| Model | 100 | Super 7 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 36 L |
