2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1969 Fiat 124
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 124 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 120 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 124. (110 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat 124 weights approximately 420 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 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 124. (134 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 21 | 1969 Fiat 124 | |
| Make | Caterham | Fiat |
| Model | 21 | 124 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1969 |
| 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 | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 38 L |
