2004 Caterham 7 vs. 1947 Peugeot 202
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Peugeot 202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Peugeot 202 would be higher. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Caterham 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Caterham 7 (200 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1947 Peugeot 202. (30 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1947 Peugeot 202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Peugeot 202 weights approximately 310 kg more than 2004 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.
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2004 Caterham 7 | 1947 Peugeot 202 | |
Make | Caterham | Peugeot |
Model | 7 | 202 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1947 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2261 cc | 1131 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.6 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 78 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2460 mm |