2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1960 Peugeot 203
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1960 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1960 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 682 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, 2000 Caterham 7 (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Peugeot 203. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 7 | 1960 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Caterham | Peugeot |
| Model | 7 | 203 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1137 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 1122 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2790 mm |
