1952 Abarth 1500 vs. 1995 Caterham Super 7
To start off, 1995 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Abarth 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Abarth 1500 would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Caterham Super 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Caterham Super 7 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1952 Abarth 1500. (75 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1952 Abarth 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Abarth 1500 weights approximately 316 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Abarth 1500 | 1995 Caterham Super 7 | |
| Make | Abarth | Caterham |
| Model | 1500 | Super 7 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1479 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 554 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 3390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2260 mm |
