2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1971 Skoda 1202
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Skoda 1202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Skoda 1202 would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Caterham 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1971 Skoda 1202. (45 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1971 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 645 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 (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Skoda 1202. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 7 | 1971 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Caterham | Skoda |
| Model | 7 | 1202 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2690 mm |
