1964 Abarth 700 vs. 1995 Caterham 21
To start off, 1995 Caterham 21 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Caterham 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Caterham 21 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1964 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1964 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Caterham 21 weights approximately 78 kg more than 1964 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, 1995 Caterham 21 (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1995 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Abarth 700 | 1995 Caterham 21 | |
| Make | Abarth | Caterham |
| Model | 700 | 21 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 648 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 54 L |
