1985 Caterham 1700 vs. 1975 Porsche 924
To start off, 1985 Caterham 1700 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Caterham 1700 (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1975 Porsche 924. (123 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Caterham 1700 should accelerate faster than 1975 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Porsche 924 weights approximately 637 kg more than 1985 Caterham 1700.
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, both vehicles can yield 165 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Caterham 1700 | 1975 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | Caterham | Porsche |
| Model | 1700 | 924 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1692 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.3 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 543 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2500 mm |
