2000 Caterham 7 vs. 2007 Kia Pregio
To start off, 2007 Kia Pregio is newer by 7 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 2,665 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Pregio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2007 Kia Pregio. (83 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Pregio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Pregio weights approximately 1325 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, 2000 Caterham 7 (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Pregio. (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Pregio.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 7 | 2007 Kia Pregio | |
Make | Caterham | Kia |
Model | 7 | Pregio |
Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 2665 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 4150 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 12 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2590 mm |