2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1990 Jaguar XJR-15
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Jaguar XJR-15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 would be higher. At 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 (450 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 2000 Caterham 7. (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 should accelerate faster than 2000 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 weights approximately 590 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, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 (569 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 7 | 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 | |
Make | Caterham | Jaguar |
Model | 7 | XJR-15 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 5993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 450 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 569 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 78.5 mm |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 307 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 1 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2870 mm |