1996 Caterham 7 vs. 1998 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 2 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 3,349 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Camaro (160 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1996 Caterham 7. (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1996 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 935 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, 1998 Chevrolet Camaro (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Caterham 7. (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Caterham 7 | 1998 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Caterham | Chevrolet |
| Model | 7 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 3349 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 478 kg | 1413 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 68 L |
