1983 Buick Electra vs. 2000 Caterham 7
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1983 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1983 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Buick Electra weights approximately 1250 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. Let's talk about torque, 1983 Buick Electra (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM). This means 1983 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7. 1983 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 2000 Caterham 7 has manual transmission. 2000 Caterham 7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Buick Electra | 2000 Caterham 7 | |
| Make | Buick | Caterham |
| Model | Electra | 7 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1137 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 10750 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 58 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 3110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2260 mm |
