2003 Caterham 7 vs. 2010 Infiniti M
To start off, 2010 Infiniti M is newer by 7 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Infiniti M (235 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2003 Caterham 7. (160 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Infiniti M should accelerate faster 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, 2010 Infiniti M (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 374 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Caterham 7. (176 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2010 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Caterham 7. 2010 Infiniti M has automatic transmission and 2003 Caterham 7 has manual transmission. 2003 Caterham 7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Caterham 7 | 2010 Infiniti M | |
Make | Caterham | Infiniti |
Model | 7 | M |
Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4945 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1844 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1501 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2901 mm |