1966 Abarth 700 vs. 1991 Caterham Super 7
To start off, 1991 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Caterham Super 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Caterham Super 7 (84 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1966 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1966 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Abarth 700 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1991 Caterham Super 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, 1991 Caterham Super 7 (124 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1991 Caterham Super 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Abarth 700 | 1991 Caterham Super 7 | |
| Make | Abarth | Caterham |
| Model | 700 | Super 7 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| 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 | 510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 36 L |
