2003 Caterham 7 vs. 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia would be higher. At 4,554 cc (12 cylinders), 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2003 Caterham 7. (200 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 2003 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia weights approximately 550 kg more than 2003 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.
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2003 Caterham 7 | 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia | |
Make | Caterham | Ferrari |
Model | 7 | 375 Mille Miglia |
Year Released | 2003 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4554 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1040 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2610 mm |