2003 Caterham 7 vs. 1992 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 2,615 cc, 1992 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Caterham 7 (200 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1992 Mazda RX-7. (197 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1992 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 810 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, 1992 Mazda RX-7 (270 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Caterham 7. (210 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1992 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Caterham 7 | 1992 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Caterham | Mazda |
Model | 7 | RX-7 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2615 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2430 mm |