2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1971 Fiat 130
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (165 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 1102 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, 1971 Fiat 130 (249 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM). This means 1971 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7. 1971 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 2000 Caterham 7 has manual transmission. 2000 Caterham 7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 7 | 1971 Fiat 130 | |
Make | Caterham | Fiat |
Model | 7 | 130 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1137 cc | 3235 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 10750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 249 Nm |
Torque RPM | 8250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 1542 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2730 mm |