1956 Abarth Renault vs. 2000 Caterham 7
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth Renault. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth Renault would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Abarth Renault is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1956 Abarth Renault. (109 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth Renault. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Abarth Renault weights approximately 430 kg more than 2000 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:
1956 Abarth Renault | 2000 Caterham 7 | |
Make | Abarth | Caterham |
Model | Renault | 7 |
Year Released | 1956 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 8600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 89.3 mm |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 235 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 | 890 kg | 460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2230 mm |