2004 Caterham 7 vs. 1982 Ferrari 308
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Caterham 7 (251 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1982 Ferrari 308. (239 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 810 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, 1982 Ferrari 308 (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Caterham 7. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Caterham 7 | 1982 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Caterham | Ferrari |
| Model | 7 | 308 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 251 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2350 mm |
