2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1979 Honda Accord
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Honda Accord weights approximately 525 kg more than 2000 Caterham 7.
Because 2000 Caterham 7 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Caterham 7. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Honda Accord (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 7 | 1979 Honda Accord | |
Make | Caterham | Honda |
Model | 7 | Accord |
Year Released | 2000 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1137 cc | 1750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 10750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 8250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 94 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2390 mm |