2002 Caterham Superlight R vs. 2002 Porsche Boxster
To start off, both 2002 Caterham Superlight R and 2002 Porsche Boxster were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche Boxster (224 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2002 Caterham Superlight R. (190 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2002 Caterham Superlight R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 788 kg more than 2002 Caterham Superlight R. 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 Porsche Boxster (260 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Caterham Superlight R. (203 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2002 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Caterham Superlight R.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Caterham Superlight R | 2002 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Caterham | Porsche |
| Model | Superlight R | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 253 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1278 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2420 mm |
