2000 Caterham 7 vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 13 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2000 Caterham 7. (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2000 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche 911 weights approximately 940 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, 2013 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 7 | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Caterham | Porsche |
| Model | 7 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1137 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10750 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
| Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 289 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1978 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1303 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2450 mm |
