1994 Caterham Seven vs. 2005 Mazda Marathon
To start off, 2005 Mazda Marathon 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 2,260 cc, 2005 Mazda Marathon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Caterham Seven (165 HP) has 61 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (104 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Caterham Seven should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Marathon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Marathon weights approximately 977 kg more than 1994 Caterham Seven.
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, 1994 Caterham Seven (203 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (174 Nm). This means 1994 Caterham Seven will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Marathon.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Caterham Seven | 2005 Mazda Marathon | |
Make | Caterham | Mazda |
Model | Seven | Marathon |
Year Released | 1994 | 2005 |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2260 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 104 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 10 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1517 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2680 mm |