2003 Caterham 7 vs. 2008 Maserati Coupe
To start off, 2008 Maserati Coupe is newer by 5 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 4,242 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Maserati Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maserati Coupe (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 2003 Caterham 7. (160 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maserati Coupe should accelerate faster than 2003 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Maserati Coupe weights approximately 1180 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, 2008 Maserati Coupe (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Caterham 7. (176 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2008 Maserati Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Caterham 7 | 2008 Maserati Coupe | |
Make | Caterham | Maserati |
Model | 7 | Coupe |
Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 4242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 79.8 mm |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2670 mm |