2000 Caterham 7 vs. 2000 Mercedes-Benz Vision
To start off, both 2000 Caterham 7 and 2000 Mercedes-Benz Vision were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,899 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mercedes-Benz Vision is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2000 Mercedes-Benz Vision. (94 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercedes-Benz Vision. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercedes-Benz Vision weights approximately 510 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, 2000 Mercedes-Benz Vision (189 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (125 Nm). This means 2000 Mercedes-Benz Vision will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 7 | 2000 Mercedes-Benz Vision | |
| Make | Caterham | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 7 | Vision |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1137 cc | 1899 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 950 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2940 mm |
