2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Pontiac Trans Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Pontiac Trans Am would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (230 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1979 Pontiac Trans Am. (220 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1979 Pontiac Trans Am.
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 Pontiac Trans Am (434 Nm) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (210 Nm). This means 1979 Pontiac Trans Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 7 | 1979 Pontiac Trans Am | |
| Make | Caterham | Pontiac |
| Model | 7 | Trans Am |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 220 HP |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 104.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2750 mm |
