2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1975 Fiat 130
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 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 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 1975 Fiat 130. (165 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Fiat 130 weights approximately 555 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, 1975 Fiat 130 (249 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM). This means 1975 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 7 | 1975 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Caterham | Fiat |
| Model | 7 | 130 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1975 |
| 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 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2730 mm |
