1964 Austin A 60 vs. 1994 Caterham Seven
To start off, 1994 Caterham Seven is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 1,998 cc, 1994 Caterham Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Caterham Seven (165 HP) has 105 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Caterham Seven should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 60 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1994 Caterham Seven.
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, 1994 Caterham Seven (203 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 60. (122 Nm). This means 1994 Caterham Seven will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin A 60 | 1994 Caterham Seven | |
Make | Austin | Caterham |
Model | A 60 | Seven |
Year Released | 1964 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1998 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 165 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 203 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2240 mm |