2003 Caterham 7 vs. 1972 Porsche 911
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,341 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Caterham 7 (200 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1972 Porsche 911. (131 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1972 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Porsche 911 weights approximately 587 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 (210 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 911. (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Caterham 7 | 1972 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Caterham | Porsche |
| Model | 7 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 70.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1077 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2270 mm |
