2000 Caterham 7 vs. 2002 Opel Omega
To start off, 2002 Opel Omega is newer by 2 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2002 Opel Omega. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 2002 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Opel Omega weights approximately 1293 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, 2002 Opel Omega (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM). This means 2002 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 7 | 2002 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Caterham | Opel |
| Model | 7 | Omega |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1137 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 1733 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2740 mm |
