2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1971 Daihatsu Consorte
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Daihatsu Consorte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Daihatsu Consorte would be higher. At 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Daihatsu Consorte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1971 Daihatsu Consorte. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1971 Daihatsu Consorte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Daihatsu Consorte weights approximately 230 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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Daihatsu Consorte. (93 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Daihatsu Consorte.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 7 | 1971 Daihatsu Consorte | |
Make | Caterham | Daihatsu |
Model | 7 | Consorte |
Year Released | 2000 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1137 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 10750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 8250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2170 mm |