1960 Abarth 750 vs. 1991 Caterham Super 7
To start off, 1991 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Caterham Super 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Caterham Super 7 (120 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Abarth 750 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1991 Caterham Super 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, 1991 Caterham Super 7 (143 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1991 Caterham Super 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 750 | 1991 Caterham Super 7 | |
| Make | Abarth | Caterham |
| Model | 750 | Super 7 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 745 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 36 L |
