2003 Caterham 7 vs. 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS would be higher. At 3,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2003 Caterham 7. (160 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 2003 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS weights approximately 773 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, 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Caterham 7. (176 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Caterham 7 | 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS | |
| Make | Caterham | Ferrari |
| Model | 7 | 328 GTS |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 3185 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 263 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 1273 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2360 mm |
