2003 Caterham 7 vs. 2002 Opel Omega
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Opel Omega would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Caterham 7 (160 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2002 Opel Omega. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 2002 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Opel Omega weights approximately 1160 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, 2002 Opel Omega (300 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Caterham 7. (176 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2002 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Caterham 7 | 2002 Opel Omega | |
Make | Caterham | Opel |
Model | 7 | Omega |
Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 82.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2740 mm |