2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1950 Fiat 1500
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Caterham 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1950 Fiat 1500. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1950 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 740 kg more than 2000 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 7 | 1950 Fiat 1500 | |
| Make | Caterham | Fiat |
| Model | 7 | 1500 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 75 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 | 460 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2810 mm |
