1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero vs. 2004 Caterham 7
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero would be higher. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Caterham 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Caterham 7 (200 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. (91 HP @ 7100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero weights approximately 30 kg more than 2004 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. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Caterham 7 (224 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. (104 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2004 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero | 2004 Caterham 7 | |
Make | Abarth | Caterham |
Model | 1000 Bialbero | 7 |
Year Released | 1960 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 87.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 94 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 3310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2230 mm |