2003 Caterham 7 vs. 1964 Rover P6
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Rover P6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Rover P6 would be higher. At 1,978 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Rover P6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Caterham 7 (160 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1964 Rover P6. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1964 Rover P6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Rover P6 weights approximately 780 kg more than 2003 Caterham 7.
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, 2003 Caterham 7 (176 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Rover P6. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2003 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Rover P6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Caterham 7 | 1964 Rover P6 | |
| Make | Caterham | Rover |
| Model | 7 | P6 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 85.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 85.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2630 mm |
