2003 Caterham 7 vs. 1999 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 2,398 cc, 1999 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Caterham 7 (160 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1999 Pontiac GTO. (144 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1999 Pontiac GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 699 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, 1999 Pontiac GTO (203 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Caterham 7. (176 Nm). This means 1999 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Caterham 7. 1999 Pontiac GTO 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. 1999 Pontiac GTO will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Caterham 7 | 1999 Pontiac GTO | |
Make | Caterham | Pontiac |
Model | 7 | GTO |
Year Released | 2003 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2398 cc |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 144 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 203 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 1199 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2570 mm |