2003 Caterham 7 vs. 1973 Avanti Avanti

To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Avanti Avanti (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2003 Caterham 7. (160 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 2003 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 1084 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. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Caterham 7. (176 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1973 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Caterham 7. 1973 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 2003 Caterham 7 has manual transmission. 2003 Caterham 7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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