1965 Abarth OT vs. 2004 Caterham 7
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Abarth OT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Abarth OT would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Caterham 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Caterham 7 (251 HP) has 191 more horse power than 1965 Abarth OT. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth OT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Abarth OT weights approximately 255 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 (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth OT. (81 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2004 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth OT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Abarth OT | 2004 Caterham 7 | |
| Make | Abarth | Caterham |
| Model | OT | 7 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 251 HP |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2230 mm |
