2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1990 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1990 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mazda RX-7 (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2000 Caterham 7. (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 2000 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 860 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 Mazda RX-7 (270 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM). This means 1990 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 7 | 1990 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Caterham | Mazda |
Model | 7 | RX-7 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1137 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 10750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 8250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2430 mm |