2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1984 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Caterham 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1984 Opel Ascona. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Opel Ascona weights approximately 464 kg more than 2000 Caterham 7.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Caterham 7 (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 7 | 1984 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Caterham | Opel |
| Model | 7 | Ascona |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2580 mm |
