1992 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1964 Fiat 500
To start off, 1992 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Caterham Super 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Caterham Super 7 (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 500.
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, 1992 Caterham Super 7 (130 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 Caterham Super 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Caterham Super 7 | 1964 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Caterham | Fiat |
Model | Super 7 | 500 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1964 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 22 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 36 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 546 kg | 546 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 3190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 1950 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 38 L |