1960 Austin A 40 vs. 2003 Caterham 7
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Caterham 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Caterham 7 (160 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 40 weights approximately 260 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Caterham 7 (176 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 40 | 2003 Caterham 7 | |
Make | Austin | Caterham |
Model | A 40 | 7 |
Year Released | 1960 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 89.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2230 mm |