1959 Austin A 90 vs. 2004 Caterham 7
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Caterham 7 (251 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 90. (102 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 90 weights approximately 1030 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Caterham 7 (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 90. (214 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 90 | 2004 Caterham 7 | |
Make | Austin | Caterham |
Model | A 90 | 7 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2230 mm |