2004 Caterham 7 vs. 1995 Honda NSX
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda NSX (420 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 2004 Caterham 7. (200 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2004 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda NSX weights approximately 957 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, 1995 Honda NSX (414 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Caterham 7. (224 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1995 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Caterham 7 | 1995 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Caterham | Honda |
| Model | 7 | NSX |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1497 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2540 mm |
