1992 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1967 Fiat Dino
To start off, 1992 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 1,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Fiat Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Fiat Dino (160 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1992 Caterham Super 7. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1992 Caterham Super 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Fiat Dino weights approximately 634 kg more than 1992 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, 1967 Fiat Dino (172 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Caterham Super 7. (130 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1967 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Caterham Super 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Caterham Super 7 | 1967 Fiat Dino | |
| Make | Caterham | Fiat |
| Model | Super 7 | Dino |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 57 mm |
| Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 546 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 65 L |
