2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1980 Ferrari 512 BB
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ferrari 512 BB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ferrari 512 BB would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2000 Caterham 7. (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 2000 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 512 BB weights approximately 1012 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, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB (460 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari 512 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 7 | 1980 Ferrari 512 BB | |
| Make | Caterham | Ferrari |
| Model | 7 | 512 BB |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1137 cc | 4942 cc |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 277 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2510 mm |
