2003 Caterham 7 vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 8 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Caterham 7 (200 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 2218 kg more than 2003 Caterham 7.
Because 2011 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Caterham 7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Caterham 7. (210 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Caterham 7 | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Caterham | Land Rover |
Model | 7 | Defender |
Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 94.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2800 mm |