2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1993 Renault Safrane
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Renault Safrane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Renault Safrane would be higher. At 2,963 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Renault Safrane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Renault Safrane (264 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2000 Caterham 7. (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 2000 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Renault Safrane weights approximately 1215 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.
Because 1993 Renault Safrane is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Caterham 7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Renault Safrane will offer significantly more control. 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, 1993 Renault Safrane (370 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 1993 Renault Safrane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 7 | 1993 Renault Safrane | |
| Make | Caterham | Renault |
| Model | 7 | Safrane |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 2963 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2770 mm |
