2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1977 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1977 Pontiac Firebird. (125 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1977 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 1010 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 Pontiac Firebird (332 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 1977 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 7 | 1977 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Caterham | Pontiac |
| Model | 7 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 3790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2750 mm |
