2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1964 Jaguar Type S
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Jaguar Type S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Jaguar Type S would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Jaguar Type S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Jaguar Type S (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2000 Caterham 7. (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Jaguar Type S should accelerate faster than 2000 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Jaguar Type S weights approximately 1186 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, 1964 Jaguar Type S (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM). This means 1964 Jaguar Type S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 7 | 1964 Jaguar Type S | |
| Make | Caterham | Jaguar |
| Model | 7 | Type S |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1137 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10750 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 1626 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2740 mm |
