2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1986 Maserati 228
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Maserati 228. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Maserati 228 would be higher. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Maserati 228 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Maserati 228 (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2000 Caterham 7. (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Maserati 228 should accelerate faster than 2000 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Maserati 228 weights approximately 825 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, 1986 Maserati 228 (365 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM). This means 1986 Maserati 228 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 7 | 1986 Maserati 228 | |
| Make | Caterham | Maserati |
| Model | 7 | 228 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1137 cc | 2790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8250 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2610 mm |
