2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1953 Rover P4
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1953 Rover P4. (93 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1953 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Rover P4 weights approximately 1046 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, 1953 Rover P4 (187 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM). This means 1953 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 7 | 1953 Rover P4 | |
Make | Caterham | Rover |
Model | 7 | P4 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1137 cc | 2638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 10750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 8250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 105 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 1486 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2830 mm |