1996 Caterham 7 vs. 1973 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1996 Caterham 7 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1973 Chevrolet Corvette (386 Nm) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Caterham 7. (156 Nm). This means 1973 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Caterham 7 | 1973 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Caterham | Chevrolet |
Model | 7 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1996 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 5735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 156 Nm | 386 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 199 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2500 mm |