2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1977 Peugeot 504
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1977 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1977 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 890 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, 1977 Peugeot 504 (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM). This means 1977 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 7 | 1977 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Caterham | Peugeot |
Model | 7 | 504 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1137 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 10750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 8250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 81 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2910 mm |