2004 Caterham 7 vs. 1957 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,638 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (283 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2004 Caterham 7. (251 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2004 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 880 kg more than 2004 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, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Caterham 7. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Caterham 7 | 1957 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Caterham | Chevrolet |
Model | 7 | Corvette |
Year Released | 2004 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 4638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 283 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2600 mm |