1948 Buick 40 vs. 2000 Caterham 7
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,249 cc (8 cylinders), 1948 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1948 Buick 40. (142 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1948 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Buick 40 weights approximately 1388 kg more than 2000 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Buick 40 | 2000 Caterham 7 | |
| Make | Buick | Caterham |
| Model | 40 | 7 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5249 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 8600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 109.5 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1848 kg | 460 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2230 mm |
