2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1988 Honda Civic
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda Civic 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 116 more horse power than 1988 Honda Civic. (114 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Civic weights approximately 540 kg more than 2000 Caterham 7.
Because 2000 Caterham 7 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Caterham 7. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Civic. (144 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 7 | 1988 Honda Civic | |
Make | Caterham | Honda |
Model | 7 | Civic |
Year Released | 2000 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1370 mm |