1961 Abarth 2400 vs. 2004 Caterham 7
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 2400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 2400 would be higher. At 2,321 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Abarth 2400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Caterham 7 (200 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 2400. (141 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 2400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Abarth 2400 weights approximately 550 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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 2400. (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 2400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 2400 | 2004 Caterham 7 | |
| Make | Abarth | Caterham |
| Model | 2400 | 7 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2321 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 87.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 94 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2230 mm |
