2003 Caterham 7 vs. 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is newer by 9 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 350 more horse power than 2003 Caterham 7. (160 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2003 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage 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, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Caterham 7. (176 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Caterham 7 | 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage | |
| Make | Caterham | Aston Martin |
| Model | 7 | V12 Vantage |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4384 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1234 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2601 mm |
