2000 Caterham 7 vs. 2001 GAZ 3110
To start off, 2001 GAZ 3110 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Caterham 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Caterham 7 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 GAZ 3110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2001 GAZ 3110. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 2001 GAZ 3110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 GAZ 3110 weights approximately 960 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, 2001 GAZ 3110 (189 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM). This means 2001 GAZ 3110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 7 | 2001 GAZ 3110 | |
| Make | Caterham | GAZ |
| Model | 7 | 3110 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1137 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2810 mm |
