2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200. (54 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 938 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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200. (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 has automatic transmission and 2000 Caterham 7 has manual transmission. 2000 Caterham 7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 7 | 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
| Make | Caterham | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 7 | 200 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1137 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 21.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 125 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 1378 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2800 mm |
