2004 Caterham 7 vs. 1982 Porsche 930
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2004 Caterham 7. (200 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 2004 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Porsche 930 weights approximately 760 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, 1982 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Caterham 7. (224 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1982 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Caterham 7 | 1982 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Caterham | Porsche |
Model | 7 | 930 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2261 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.6 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 74.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2510 mm |