2003 Caterham 7 vs. 1998 Panoz Q9
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Panoz Q9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Panoz Q9 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Panoz Q9 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, 1998 Panoz Q9 (678 Nm) has 502 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Caterham 7. (176 Nm). This means 1998 Panoz Q9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Caterham 7. 1998 Panoz Q9 has automatic transmission and 2003 Caterham 7 has manual transmission. 2003 Caterham 7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Panoz Q9 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Caterham 7 | 1998 Panoz Q9 | |
| Make | Caterham | Panoz |
| Model | 7 | Q9 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2650 mm |
