2003 Caterham 7 vs. 1991 Porsche 928
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 5,397 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Porsche 928 (345 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2003 Caterham 7. (160 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2003 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Porsche 928 weights approximately 1100 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, 1991 Porsche 928 (500 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Caterham 7. (176 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1991 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Caterham 7 | 1991 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Caterham | Porsche |
| Model | 7 | 928 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 5397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 100.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 85.9 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 | 500 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2510 mm |
