2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1972 Porsche 914
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1972 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1972 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Porsche 914 weights approximately 485 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, 1972 Porsche 914 (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM). This means 1972 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 7 | 1972 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Caterham | Porsche |
Model | 7 | 914 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1137 cc | 1679 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 10750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 8250 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2460 mm |