1964 Austin A 90 vs. 1997 Caterham C21
To start off, 1997 Caterham C21 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Caterham C21 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Caterham C21 should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 90 weights approximately 918 kg more than 1997 Caterham C21.
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, 1964 Austin A 90 (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Caterham C21. (153 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1964 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Caterham C21.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin A 90 | 1997 Caterham C21 | |
Make | Austin | Caterham |
Model | A 90 | C21 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 654 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2260 mm |