2000 Caterham 7 vs. 2000 Honda Avancier
To start off, both 2000 Caterham 7 and 2000 Honda Avancier were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,251 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Honda Avancier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2000 Honda Avancier. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Avancier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Avancier weights approximately 1180 kg more than 2000 Caterham 7.
Because 2000 Honda Avancier 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, 2000 Honda Avancier 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, 2000 Honda Avancier (205 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM). This means 2000 Honda Avancier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7. 2000 Honda Avancier 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. 2000 Honda Avancier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 7 | 2000 Honda Avancier | |
| Make | Caterham | Honda |
| Model | 7 | Avancier |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1137 cc | 2251 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2770 mm |
