2003 Caterham 7 vs. 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2003 Caterham 7. (160 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2003 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 1318 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, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Caterham 7. (176 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Caterham 7. 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante 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. 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Caterham 7 | 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | Caterham | Aston Martin |
| Model | 7 | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 5341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 85 mm |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 1818 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2620 mm |
