1995 Caterham 21 vs. 1975 Fiat 130
To start off, 1995 Caterham 21 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Fiat 130 (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1995 Caterham 21. (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1995 Caterham 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Fiat 130 weights approximately 347 kg more than 1995 Caterham 21. 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, 1975 Fiat 130 (249 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Caterham 21. (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1975 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Caterham 21.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Caterham 21 | 1975 Fiat 130 | |
Make | Caterham | Fiat |
Model | 21 | 130 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 3235 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 249 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 648 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 38 L |