2004 Caterham 7 vs. 1988 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Caterham 7 (200 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Camaro. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1988 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 975 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, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Caterham 7. (224 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Caterham 7 | 1988 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | Caterham | Chevrolet |
Model | 7 | Camaro |
Year Released | 2004 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2261 cc | 5012 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 312 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.6 mm | 98.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 82.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2750 mm |