2003 Caterham 7 vs. 1982 Ferrari 208
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Caterham 7 (160 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1982 Ferrari 208. (153 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 805 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 208. (170 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2003 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Caterham 7 | 1982 Ferrari 208 | |
Make | Caterham | Ferrari |
Model | 7 | 208 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 71 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2350 mm |