2002 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2000 Caterham 7
To start off, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 2 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 2000 Caterham 7. (230 HP @ 8600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2000 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 1280 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, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 (571 Nm) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (210 Nm). This means 2002 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Aston Martin DB7 | 2000 Caterham 7 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Caterham |
Model | DB7 | 7 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8600 RPM |
Torque | 571 Nm | 210 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 89.3 mm |
Top Speed | 298 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2230 mm |