2000 Caterham 7 vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic 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 1,668 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 752 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, 2004 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, 2004 Honda Civic (155 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7. 2004 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2000 Caterham 7 has manual transmission. 2000 Caterham 7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 7 | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Caterham | Honda |
Model | 7 | Civic |
Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1137 cc | 1668 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 10750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 8250 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 1192 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2580 mm |