2004 Caterham 7 vs. 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS would be higher. At 3,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2004 Caterham 7. (200 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 2004 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS weights approximately 733 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, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Caterham 7. (224 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Caterham 7 | 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS | |
| Make | Caterham | Ferrari |
| Model | 7 | 328 GTS |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 3185 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.6 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1273 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2360 mm |
