2000 Caterham 7 vs. 2000 Suzuki Ignis
To start off, both 2000 Caterham 7 and 2000 Suzuki Ignis were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Caterham 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2000 Suzuki Ignis. (83 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 2000 Suzuki Ignis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Suzuki Ignis weights approximately 590 kg more than 2000 Caterham 7.
Because 2000 Suzuki Ignis 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 Suzuki Ignis 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 Caterham 7 (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Suzuki Ignis. (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Suzuki Ignis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 7 | 2000 Suzuki Ignis | |
| Make | Caterham | Suzuki |
| Model | 7 | Ignis |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2370 mm |
