1996 Caterham 7 vs. 1952 Tatra T600
To start off, 1996 Caterham 7 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Tatra T600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Tatra T600 would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Tatra T600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Caterham 7 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1952 Tatra T600. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1952 Tatra T600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Tatra T600 weights approximately 692 kg more than 1996 Caterham 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, 1996 Caterham 7 (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Tatra T600. (118 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Tatra T600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Caterham 7 | 1952 Tatra T600 | |
| Make | Caterham | Tatra |
| Model | 7 | T600 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 478 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2710 mm |
