2003 Caterham 7 vs. 1984 Volvo 360
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Volvo 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Volvo 360 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Volvo 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Caterham 7 (160 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1984 Volvo 360. (101 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1984 Volvo 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volvo 360 weights approximately 539 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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volvo 360. (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volvo 360.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Caterham 7 | 1984 Volvo 360 | |
Make | Caterham | Volvo |
Model | 7 | 360 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 80 mm |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 1039 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2410 mm |