1991 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1970 Fiat 124
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 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 124 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 (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 124. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 124 weights approximately 400 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 (132 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1991 Caterham Super 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Caterham Super 7 | 1970 Fiat 124 | |
| Make | Caterham | Fiat |
| Model | Super 7 | 124 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
| 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 | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 38 L |
