2003 Caterham 7 vs. 1995 Renault Sport Spider
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Renault Sport Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Renault Sport Spider would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Renault Sport Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Caterham 7 (160 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1995 Renault Sport Spider. (144 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1995 Renault Sport Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Renault Sport Spider weights approximately 430 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, 1995 Renault Sport Spider (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Caterham 7. (176 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1995 Renault Sport Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Caterham 7 | 1995 Renault Sport Spider | |
Make | Caterham | Renault |
Model | 7 | Sport Spider |
Year Released | 2003 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 144 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2410 mm |