2004 Caterham 7 vs. 1970 Porsche 917
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Porsche 917. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Porsche 917 would be higher. At 4,994 cc, 1970 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 269 more horse power than 2004 Caterham 7. (251 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 2004 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Porsche 917 weights approximately 328 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, 1970 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Caterham 7. (258 Nm). This means 1970 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Caterham 7 | 1970 Porsche 917 | |
Make | Caterham | Porsche |
Model | 7 | 917 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 4994 cc |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 520 HP |
Torque | 258 Nm | 610 Nm |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 798 kg |