2000 Caterham 7 vs. 2006 Jaguar XKR
To start off, 2006 Jaguar XKR 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 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Jaguar XKR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jaguar XKR (390 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 2000 Caterham 7. (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 2000 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jaguar XKR weights approximately 1408 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, 2006 Jaguar XKR (541 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 416 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM). This means 2006 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 7 | 2006 Jaguar XKR | |
| Make | Caterham | Jaguar |
| Model | 7 | XKR |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1137 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 541 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 1848 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2590 mm |
