2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1971 Chevrolet Vega
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet Vega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet Vega would be higher. At 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1971 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1971 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Vega weights approximately 565 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, 1971 Chevrolet Vega (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7. 1971 Chevrolet Vega has automatic transmission and 2000 Caterham 7 has manual transmission. 2000 Caterham 7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 7 | 1971 Chevrolet Vega | |
Make | Caterham | Chevrolet |
Model | 7 | Vega |
Year Released | 2000 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1137 cc | 2287 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 10750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 8250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 91.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2480 mm |