2003 Caterham 7 vs. 1957 Fiat 1200
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Caterham 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Caterham 7 (160 HP) has 107 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1200. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Fiat 1200 weights approximately 425 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Caterham 7 (176 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1200. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Caterham 7 | 1957 Fiat 1200 | |
Make | Caterham | Fiat |
Model | 7 | 1200 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1219 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 176 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 75 mm |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2350 mm |