1965 Autobianchi Stellina vs. 1995 Caterham 21
To start off, 1995 Caterham 21 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Autobianchi Stellina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Autobianchi Stellina 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 111 more horse power than 1965 Autobianchi Stellina. (27 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1965 Autobianchi Stellina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Autobianchi Stellina weights approximately 12 kg more than 1995 Caterham 21.
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 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Autobianchi Stellina. (55 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Autobianchi Stellina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Autobianchi Stellina | 1995 Caterham 21 | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Caterham |
| Model | Stellina | 21 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1995 |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 648 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 54 L |
