1991 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1953 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1991 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1400 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 (120 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 620 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 (143 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1991 Caterham Super 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Caterham Super 7 | 1953 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | Caterham | Fiat |
| Model | Super 7 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 6.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 50 L |
