1996 Caterham 7 vs. 1962 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1996 Caterham 7 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 1,618 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Peugeot 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Caterham 7 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1962 Peugeot 404. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1962 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 632 kg more than 1996 Caterham 7.
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, 1996 Caterham 7 (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Peugeot 404. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Peugeot 404.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Caterham 7 | 1962 Peugeot 404 | |
| Make | Caterham | Peugeot |
| Model | 7 | 404 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1618 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 478 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 50 L |
