1994 Caterham Seven vs. 2005 Honda Accord
To start off, 2005 Honda Accord is newer by 11 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 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Caterham Seven (165 HP) has 27 more horse power than 2005 Honda Accord. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Caterham Seven should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Accord weights approximately 1105 kg more than 1994 Caterham Seven.
Because 1994 Caterham Seven is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1994 Caterham Seven. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Honda Accord (347 Nm) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Caterham Seven. (203 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Caterham Seven. 2005 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1994 Caterham Seven has manual transmission. 1994 Caterham Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Caterham Seven | 2005 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Caterham | Honda |
| Model | Seven | Accord |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2204 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 16.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 194 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2630 mm |
