1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa vs. 1991 Caterham Super 7
To start off, 1991 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Caterham Super 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa (112 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1991 Caterham Super 7. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa should accelerate faster than 1991 Caterham Super 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa weights approximately 73 kg more than 1991 Caterham Super 7. 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, 1991 Caterham Super 7 (124 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. (88 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1991 Caterham Super 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa | 1991 Caterham Super 7 | |
Make | Abarth | Caterham |
Model | 1000 TC Corsa | Super 7 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 77.6 mm |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2240 mm |