1960 Abarth 700 vs. 1997 Caterham C21
To start off, 1997 Caterham C21 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Caterham C21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Caterham C21 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Caterham C21 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Caterham C21 weights approximately 84 kg more than 1960 Abarth 700. 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, 1997 Caterham C21 (153 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 700. (70 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1997 Caterham C21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 700 | 1997 Caterham C21 | |
| Make | Abarth | Caterham |
| Model | 700 | C21 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 654 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2260 mm |
