1995 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1953 Fiat 1900
To start off, 1995 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1900 would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Fiat 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Caterham Super 7 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1900. (52 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1900 weights approximately 621 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Caterham Super 7 (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1900. (130 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1995 Caterham Super 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Caterham Super 7 | 1953 Fiat 1900 | |
| Make | Caterham | Fiat |
| Model | Super 7 | 1900 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 554 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 35 L |
