2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1973 MG MGB
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 MG MGB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 MG MGB would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 MG MGB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1973 MG MGB. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1973 MG MGB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 MG MGB weights approximately 560 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, 1973 MG MGB (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM). This means 1973 MG MGB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 7 | 1973 MG MGB | |
| Make | Caterham | MG |
| Model | 7 | MGB |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1137 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2320 mm |
