2000 Caterham 7 vs. 2011 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2011 Honda Pilot is newer by 11 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2000 Caterham 7. (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2000 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Pilot weights approximately 1499 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.
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, 2011 Honda Pilot, 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, 2011 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7. 2011 Honda Pilot 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. 2011 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 7 | 2011 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Caterham | Honda |
| Model | 7 | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1959 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4849 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1803 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2774 mm |
