2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1958 Fiat 1400
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 725 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 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 7 | 1958 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | Caterham | Fiat |
| Model | 7 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1137 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8250 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2660 mm |
