2000 Caterham 7 vs. 2000 Kia Clarus
To start off, both 2000 Caterham 7 and 2000 Kia Clarus were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,793 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Kia Clarus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2000 Kia Clarus. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Clarus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Kia Clarus weights approximately 790 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, 2000 Kia Clarus, 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, 2000 Kia Clarus (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM). This means 2000 Kia Clarus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7. 2000 Kia Clarus 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 Kia Clarus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 7 | 2000 Kia Clarus | |
| Make | Caterham | Kia |
| Model | 7 | Clarus |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1137 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2670 mm |
