1966 Austin A 60 vs. 1995 Caterham Super 7
To start off, 1995 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Austin A 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Caterham Super 7 (138 HP) has 78 more horse power than 1966 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1966 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Austin A 60 weights approximately 566 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, 1995 Caterham Super 7 (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin A 60. (123 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Caterham Super 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Austin A 60 | 1995 Caterham Super 7 | |
| Make | Austin | Caterham |
| Model | A 60 | Super 7 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 79 mm |
| Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 554 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 30 L |
