2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. (149 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 1280 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, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM). This means 1984 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 2000 Caterham 7 has manual transmission. 2000 Caterham 7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 7 | 1984 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Caterham | Chevrolet |
Model | 7 | Caprice |
Year Released | 2000 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1137 cc | 5002 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 10750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 333 Nm |
Torque RPM | 8250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 94.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 88.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 5460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2950 mm |