2004 Caterham 7 vs. 1980 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Caterham 7 (251 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1980 Porsche 911. (172 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1980 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Porsche 911 weights approximately 652 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. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Caterham 7 (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Porsche 911. (256 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2004 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Caterham 7 | 1980 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Caterham | Porsche |
Model | 7 | 911 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 256 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 227 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1122 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2270 mm |