2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1980 Volvo 244
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volvo 244. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volvo 244 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (5 cylinders), 1980 Volvo 244 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 244. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 244. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 244 weights approximately 810 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, 2000 Caterham 7 (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 244. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 244.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 7 | 1980 Volvo 244 | |
Make | Caterham | Volvo |
Model | 7 | 244 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2650 mm |