2003 Caterham 7 vs. 1995 Jaguar XJ220
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Jaguar XJ220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Jaguar XJ220 would be higher. At 3,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Jaguar XJ220 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1995 Jaguar XJ220 (968 Nm) has 792 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Caterham 7. (176 Nm). This means 1995 Jaguar XJ220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Caterham 7 | 1995 Jaguar XJ220 | |
Make | Caterham | Jaguar |
Model | 7 | XJ220 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 3492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 176 Nm | 968 Nm |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 368 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |