1974 Avanti Avanti vs. 2004 Caterham 7
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 6,569 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Caterham 7 (251 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1974 Avanti Avanti. (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1974 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 1110 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, 1974 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Caterham 7. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Avanti Avanti | 2004 Caterham 7 | |
| Make | Avanti | Caterham |
| Model | Avanti | 7 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2004 |
| Engine Size | 6569 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 442 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2230 mm |
