1996 Caterham 7 vs. 1997 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Caterham 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Caterham 7 would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1996 Caterham 7. (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1996 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 917 kg more than 1996 Caterham 7. 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, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Caterham 7. (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1997 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 | 1997 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Caterham | Chevrolet |
Model | 7 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1996 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 5666 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 475 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 277 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 478 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 72 L |