2000 Caterham 7 vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 6 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 1,802 cc, 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (113 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic.
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, 2006 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, 2000 Caterham 7 (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 2006 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. 2006 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 7 | 2006 Honda Civic | |
Make | Caterham | Honda |
Model | 7 | Civic |
Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1802 cc |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2710 mm |