1995 Caterham 21 vs. 1968 Fiat 124
To start off, 1995 Caterham 21 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Caterham 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Caterham 21 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 124. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Fiat 124 weights approximately 292 kg more than 1995 Caterham 21.
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, 1995 Caterham 21 (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 124. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1995 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Caterham 21 | 1968 Fiat 124 | |
Make | Caterham | Fiat |
Model | 21 | 124 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1438 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 79.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 648 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 44 L |