2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1951 Ferrari 212
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 212. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 212 would be higher. At 2,562 cc (12 cylinders), 1951 Ferrari 212 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1951 Ferrari 212. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ferrari 212. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ferrari 212 weights approximately 484 kg more than 2000 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, 1951 Ferrari 212 (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM). This means 1951 Ferrari 212 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 7 | 1951 Ferrari 212 | |
| Make | Caterham | Ferrari |
| Model | 7 | 212 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1137 cc | 2562 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2260 mm |
