2000 Caterham 7 vs. 2004 Ascari KZ1
To start off, 2004 Ascari KZ1 is newer by 4 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ascari KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 2000 Caterham 7. (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 2000 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ascari KZ1 weights approximately 910 kg more than 2000 Caterham 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 425 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM). This means 2004 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 7 | 2004 Ascari KZ1 | |
| Make | Caterham | Ascari |
| Model | 7 | KZ1 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1137 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2636 mm |
