2004 Caterham 7 vs. 2003 Ferrari 612

To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ferrari 612. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ferrari 612 would be higher. At 5,746 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 2004 Caterham 7. (251 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2004 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 1370 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, 2003 Ferrari 612 (588 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Caterham 7. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Caterham 7. 2003 Ferrari 612 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. 2003 Ferrari 612 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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