2004 Caterham 7 vs. 1986 Maserati 420
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Maserati 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Maserati 420 would be higher. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Caterham 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Maserati 420 (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2004 Caterham 7. (200 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 2004 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Maserati 420 weights approximately 635 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, 1986 Maserati 420 (258 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Caterham 7. (224 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1986 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Caterham 7 | 1986 Maserati 420 | |
Make | Caterham | Maserati |
Model | 7 | 420 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2261 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2610 mm |