2004 Caterham 7 vs. 2004 Chevrolet Express
To start off, both 2004 Caterham 7 and 2004 Chevrolet Express were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Express (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2004 Caterham 7. (200 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2004 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 2039 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Chevrolet Express (489 Nm) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Caterham 7. (224 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Caterham 7 | 2004 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Caterham | Chevrolet |
| Model | 7 | Express |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.6 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 92 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 2579 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 6210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 2090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 3940 mm |
