2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1979 Ferrari 308
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2000 Caterham 7. (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 2000 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 925 kg more than 2000 Caterham 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1979 Ferrari 308 (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 7 | 1979 Ferrari 308 | |
Make | Caterham | Ferrari |
Model | 7 | 308 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1137 cc | 2927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 10750 RPM | 7700 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 283 Nm |
Torque RPM | 8250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 71 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2560 mm |