2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1975 Fiat 124
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Fiat 124 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) has 171 more horse power than 1975 Fiat 124. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Fiat 124 weights approximately 476 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 (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 7 | 1975 Fiat 124 | |
Make | Caterham | Fiat |
Model | 7 | 124 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 210 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 71.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 936 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2450 mm |