1962 Abarth 600 vs. 2000 Caterham 7
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 1,137 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Caterham 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1962 Abarth 600. (59 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1962 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Abarth 600 weights approximately 143 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Caterham 7 (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Abarth 600. (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Abarth 600 | 2000 Caterham 7 | |
| Make | Abarth | Caterham |
| Model | 600 | 7 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 980 cc | 1137 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 10750 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2260 mm |
