1991 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1959 Fiat 1200
To start off, 1991 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1200 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 67 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1200. (53 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1200 weights approximately 415 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 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1991 Caterham Super 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Caterham Super 7 | 1959 Fiat 1200 | |
| Make | Caterham | Fiat |
| Model | Super 7 | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 37 L |
