2003 Caterham 7 vs. 1998 Honda NSX
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2003 Caterham 7. (160 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2003 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda NSX weights approximately 964 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, 1998 Honda NSX (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Caterham 7. (176 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Caterham 7 | 1998 Honda NSX | |
Make | Caterham | Honda |
Model | 7 | NSX |
Year Released | 2003 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 78 mm |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 274 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 | 1464 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2630 mm |