2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1967 Fiat 125
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Caterham 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Fiat 125 weights approximately 470 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Caterham 21 (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 21 | 1967 Fiat 125 | |
Make | Caterham | Fiat |
Model | 21 | 125 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1608 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 45 L |