2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1996 Honda Legend
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,472 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1996 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Legend weights approximately 1210 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, 1996 Honda Legend, 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, 1996 Honda Legend (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7. 1996 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 2000 Caterham 7 has manual transmission. 2000 Caterham 7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 7 | 1996 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Caterham | Honda |
| Model | 7 | Legend |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 3472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 91 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2920 mm |
