1981 Avanti Avanti vs. 2003 Caterham 7
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Caterham 7 (160 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1981 Avanti Avanti. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1981 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 1040 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, 1981 Avanti Avanti (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Caterham 7. (176 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1981 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Caterham 7. 1981 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 2003 Caterham 7 has manual transmission. 2003 Caterham 7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Avanti Avanti | 2003 Caterham 7 | |
| Make | Avanti | Caterham |
| Model | Avanti | 7 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 500 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 |
