2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1978 Fiat 131
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 2,444 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 131. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Fiat 131 weights approximately 750 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, 1978 Fiat 131 (144 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM). This means 1978 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 7 | 1978 Fiat 131 | |
Make | Caterham | Fiat |
Model | 7 | 131 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1137 cc | 2444 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 10750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 8250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2500 mm |