2003 Caterham 7 vs. 1982 Porsche 944
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Caterham 7 (200 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1982 Porsche 944. (151 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1982 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Porsche 944 weights approximately 855 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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Porsche 944. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Caterham 7 | 1982 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Caterham | Porsche |
| Model | 7 | 944 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 151 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 78.9 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 | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2410 mm |
