2004 Caterham 7 vs. 2004 Ferrari 575 Superamerica
To start off, both 2004 Caterham 7 and 2004 Ferrari 575 Superamerica were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Ferrari 575 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari 575 Superamerica (534 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 2004 Caterham 7. (251 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari 575 Superamerica should accelerate faster 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, 2004 Ferrari 575 Superamerica (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Caterham 7. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Ferrari 575 Superamerica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Caterham 7 | 2004 Ferrari 575 Superamerica | |
| Make | Caterham | Ferrari |
| Model | 7 | 575 Superamerica |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 5748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 534 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 589 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2510 mm |
