2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 1070 kg more than 2000 Caterham 7.
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, both vehicles can yield 210 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2000 Caterham 7 | 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Caterham | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 7 | 220 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 86.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2810 mm |