1961 Abarth 600 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 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 600 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 153 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 600. (47 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Abarth 600 weights approximately 55 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 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 600. (66 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2004 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 600 | 2004 Caterham 7 | |
| Make | Abarth | Caterham |
| Model | 600 | 7 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2230 mm |
