2003 Caterham 7 vs. 2003 Proton Impian
To start off, both 2003 Caterham 7 and 2003 Proton Impian were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Caterham 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Caterham 7 (200 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2003 Proton Impian. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 2003 Proton Impian. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Proton Impian weights approximately 715 kg more than 2003 Caterham 7.
Because 2003 Caterham 7 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Caterham 7. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Proton Impian, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2003 Caterham 7 (210 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Proton Impian. (140 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2003 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Proton Impian.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Caterham 7 | 2003 Proton Impian | |
| Make | Caterham | Proton |
| Model | 7 | Impian |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2610 mm |
