2004 Caterham 7 vs. 2000 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Caterham 7 (251 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Camaro. (191 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 1120 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, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Caterham 7. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 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 | 2000 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | Caterham | Chevrolet |
Model | 7 | Camaro |
Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
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 | 191 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2570 mm |