2004 Caterham 7 vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 2,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Caterham 7 (251 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1993 Mercedes-Benz C. (190 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 1010 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 Mercedes-Benz C (275 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Caterham 7. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Caterham 7. 1993 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 2004 Caterham 7 has manual transmission. 2004 Caterham 7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Caterham 7 | 1993 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Caterham | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 7 | C |
Year Released | 2004 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 227 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2700 mm |