1995 Caterham 21 vs. 1969 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1995 Caterham 21 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Caterham 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Caterham 21 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Seven. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Caterham 21 weights approximately 72 kg more than 1969 Lotus 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, 1995 Caterham 21 (156 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Seven. (123 Nm). This means 1995 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Caterham 21 | 1969 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Caterham | Lotus |
Model | 21 | Seven |
Year Released | 1995 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 123 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 77.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 648 kg | 576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |