2000 Caterham 7 vs. 2004 Vauxhall VX220
To start off, 2004 Vauxhall VX220 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Vauxhall VX220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2004 Vauxhall VX220. (217 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 2004 Vauxhall VX220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Vauxhall VX220 weights approximately 470 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, 2004 Vauxhall VX220 (300 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 2004 Vauxhall VX220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 7 | 2004 Vauxhall VX220 | |
Make | Caterham | Vauxhall |
Model | 7 | VX220 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2340 mm |