2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1962 Fiat Berline
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Fiat Berline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1962 Fiat Berline. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat Berline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Fiat Berline weights approximately 830 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, 1962 Fiat Berline (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM). This means 1962 Fiat Berline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 7 | 1962 Fiat Berline | |
| Make | Caterham | Fiat |
| Model | 7 | Berline |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1137 cc | 2279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2660 mm |
