2003 Caterham 7 vs. 1977 Opel Monza
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Opel Monza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Opel Monza would be higher. At 1,979 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Opel Monza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Caterham 7 (160 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1977 Opel Monza. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Monza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Opel Monza weights approximately 285 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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Monza. (161 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Monza. 1977 Opel Monza 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. 1977 Opel Monza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Caterham 7 | 1977 Opel Monza | |
Make | Caterham | Opel |
Model | 7 | Monza |
Year Released | 2003 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 69.8 mm |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2670 mm |