2003 Caterham 7 vs. 1991 Porsche 968
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 968. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Porsche 968 would be higher. At 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2003 Caterham 7. (160 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 2003 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Porsche 968 weights approximately 900 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 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Caterham 7. (176 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1991 Porsche 968 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 968 | |
| Make | Caterham | Porsche |
| Model | 7 | 968 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| 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 | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2510 mm |
