2004 Caterham 7 vs. 2004 Fiat Panda
To start off, both 2004 Caterham 7 and 2004 Fiat Panda were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Caterham 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Caterham 7 (251 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Panda. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Panda.
Because 2004 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Caterham 7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Fiat Panda will offer significantly more control. 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 Caterham 7 (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Panda. (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2004 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Caterham 7 | 2004 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Caterham | Fiat |
| Model | 7 | Panda |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1251 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 3580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1630 mm |
