2004 Caterham 7 vs. 1954 Fiat 1900
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1900 would be higher. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Caterham 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Caterham 7 (200 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1900. (52 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Fiat 1900 weights approximately 635 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Caterham 7 (224 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1900. (130 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2004 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1900.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Caterham 7 | 1954 Fiat 1900 | |
| Make | Caterham | Fiat |
| Model | 7 | 1900 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.6 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2660 mm |
