2000 Caterham C21 vs. 1961 Fiat 1500
To start off, 2000 Caterham C21 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Caterham C21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham C21 (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1500. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham C21 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 255 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 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1500. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham C21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham C21 | 1961 Fiat 1500 | |
Make | Caterham | Fiat |
Model | C21 | 1500 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2350 mm |