2000 Caterham 7 vs. 2004 Honda Fit
To start off, 2004 Honda Fit 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 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Caterham 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2004 Honda Fit. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Fit weights approximately 600 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 Fit, 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 (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Fit. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 7 | 2004 Honda Fit | |
| Make | Caterham | Honda |
| Model | 7 | Fit |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1335 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2460 mm |
