2003 Caterham 7 vs. 2000 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 3,390 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Caterham 7 (200 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Camaro. (158 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 923 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, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Caterham 7. (210 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Caterham 7 | 2000 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Caterham | Chevrolet |
| Model | 7 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1413 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2450 mm |
