2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1990 Honda Concerto
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Honda Concerto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1990 Honda Concerto. (111 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Concerto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Concerto weights approximately 620 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, 1990 Honda Concerto, 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, 1990 Honda Concerto (136 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Concerto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 7 | 1990 Honda Concerto | |
| Make | Caterham | Honda |
| Model | 7 | Concerto |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1137 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2560 mm |
