2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1973 Triumph 1500
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Triumph 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Triumph 1500 would be higher. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Triumph 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1973 Triumph 1500. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1973 Triumph 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Triumph 1500 weights approximately 525 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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Triumph 1500. (110 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Triumph 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 7 | 1973 Triumph 1500 | |
| Make | Caterham | Triumph |
| Model | 7 | 1500 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1137 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8250 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2460 mm |
