1958 Abarth 500 vs. 2003 Caterham 7
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Caterham 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Caterham 7 (160 HP) has 140 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Caterham 7 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1958 Abarth 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Caterham 7 (176 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Abarth 500 | 2003 Caterham 7 | |
Make | Abarth | Caterham |
Model | 500 | 7 |
Year Released | 1958 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 160 HP |
Torque | 32 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 89.3 mm |
Top Speed | 115 km/hour | 209 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 | 445 kg | 500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2230 mm |