1952 Abarth 1500 vs. 2003 Caterham 7
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 is newer by 51 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Caterham 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Caterham 7 (200 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1952 Abarth 1500. (75 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Caterham 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 380 kg more than 2003 Caterham 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 | 2003 Caterham 7 | |
Make | Abarth | Caterham |
Model | 1500 | 7 |
Year Released | 1952 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1479 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 89.3 mm |
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 | 490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 3110 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2230 mm |