2004 Caterham 7 vs. 1969 Fiat Dino
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 2,418 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Fiat Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Caterham 7 (251 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1969 Fiat Dino. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat Dino weights approximately 934 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 (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2004 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Caterham 7 | 1969 Fiat Dino | |
Make | Caterham | Fiat |
Model | 7 | Dino |
Year Released | 2004 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2418 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2560 mm |