2000 Caterham 7 vs. 2001 Honda Civic
To start off, 2001 Honda Civic 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2001 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 7600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Civic weights approximately 832 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, 2001 Honda Civic, 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 Caterham 7 (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 5900 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 7 | 2001 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Caterham | Honda |
| Model | 7 | Civic |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1137 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10750 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8250 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 1272 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2640 mm |
