1965 Austin A 90 vs. 1995 Caterham Super 7
To start off, 1995 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Caterham Super 7 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Austin A 90 weights approximately 1016 kg more than 1995 Caterham Super 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, 1965 Austin A 90 (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Caterham Super 7. (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1965 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Caterham Super 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Austin A 90 | 1995 Caterham Super 7 | |
| Make | Austin | Caterham |
| Model | A 90 | Super 7 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 156 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 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 554 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 30 L |
