2003 Caterham 7 vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2003 Caterham 7. (160 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 2003 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 1210 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, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Caterham 7. (176 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Caterham 7. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight 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. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Caterham 7 | 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
Make | Caterham | Oldsmobile |
Model | 7 | Eighty-Eight |
Year Released | 2003 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 103.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 85.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2960 mm |