2003 Caterham 7 vs. 1990 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette (641 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 481 more horse power than 2003 Caterham 7. (160 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2003 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 1040 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, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette (906 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 730 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Caterham 7. (176 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Caterham 7. 1990 Chevrolet Corvette 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. 1990 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Caterham 7 | 1990 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Caterham | Chevrolet |
Model | 7 | Corvette |
Year Released | 2003 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 5727 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 641 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 906 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
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 | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1150 mm |