2003 Caterham 7 vs. 2006 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Caterham 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Caterham 7 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 404 more horse power than 2003 Caterham 7. (200 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 2003 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche Carrera GT weights approximately 890 kg more than 2003 Caterham 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT (590 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Caterham 7. (210 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Caterham 7 | 2006 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | Caterham | Porsche |
| Model | 7 | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 98.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 76 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2740 mm |
