2004 Caterham 7 vs. 1993 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Caterham 7 (251 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1993 Holden Commodore. (173 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1993 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Holden Commodore weights approximately 905 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, 1993 Holden Commodore (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Caterham 7. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Caterham 7 | 1993 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Caterham | Holden |
Model | 7 | Commodore |
Year Released | 2004 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 295 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2740 mm |