2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1963 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,353 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2000 Caterham 7. (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2000 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 935 kg more than 2000 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, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM). This means 1963 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 7 | 1963 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Caterham | Chevrolet |
| Model | 7 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1137 cc | 5353 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2500 mm |
