1997 Caterham C21 vs. 1955 Fiat 600
To start off, 1997 Caterham C21 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Caterham C21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Caterham C21 (250 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 600. (22 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Caterham C21 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Fiat 600 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1997 Caterham C21.
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, 1997 Caterham C21 (252 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 600. (39 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 Caterham C21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Caterham C21 | 1955 Fiat 600 | |
| Make | Caterham | Fiat |
| Model | C21 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 633 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2010 mm |
