1994 Caterham Seven vs. 1997 Maserati Ghibli
To start off, 1997 Maserati Ghibli is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Caterham Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Caterham Seven would be higher. At 1,998 cc, 1994 Caterham Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Maserati Ghibli (302 HP) has 137 more horse power than 1994 Caterham Seven. (165 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Maserati Ghibli should accelerate faster than 1994 Caterham Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Maserati Ghibli weights approximately 825 kg more than 1994 Caterham Seven. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1997 Maserati Ghibli (334 Nm) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Caterham Seven. (203 Nm). This means 1997 Maserati Ghibli will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Caterham Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Caterham Seven | 1997 Maserati Ghibli | |
Make | Caterham | Maserati |
Model | Seven | Ghibli |
Year Released | 1994 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1996 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 302 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 334 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.4:1 |
Top Speed | 194 km/hour | 260 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2520 mm |