2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1953 Fiat 1100
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,137 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Caterham 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1100. (52 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 390 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. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Caterham 7 (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 7 | 1953 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | Caterham | Fiat |
| Model | 7 | 1100 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1137 cc | 1088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8250 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 118 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2290 mm |
