2000 Caterham C21 vs. 1952 Fiat 1900
To start off, 2000 Caterham C21 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Fiat 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Fiat 1900 would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Fiat 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham C21 (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1952 Fiat 1900. (52 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham C21 should accelerate faster than 1952 Fiat 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Fiat 1900 weights approximately 525 kg more than 2000 Caterham C21.
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 C21 (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Fiat 1900. (131 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham C21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Fiat 1900.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham C21 | 1952 Fiat 1900 | |
| Make | Caterham | Fiat |
| Model | C21 | 1900 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2660 mm |
