2004 Caterham 7 vs. 1987 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Caterham 7 (251 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1987 Porsche 911. (231 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1987 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Porsche 911 weights approximately 702 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, 1987 Porsche 911 (283 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Caterham 7. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Caterham 7 | 1987 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Caterham | Porsche |
| Model | 7 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 231 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 283 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1172 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 |
