2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1984 Peugeot 604
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Peugeot 604. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Peugeot 604 would be higher. At 2,847 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Peugeot 604 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1984 Peugeot 604. (153 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1984 Peugeot 604. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Peugeot 604 weights approximately 980 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 Peugeot 604 (242 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM). This means 1984 Peugeot 604 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 7 | 1984 Peugeot 604 | |
| Make | Caterham | Peugeot |
| Model | 7 | 604 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1137 cc | 2847 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 242 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2810 mm |
