2004 Caterham 7 vs. 2004 Opel Zafira
To start off, both 2004 Caterham 7 and 2004 Opel Zafira were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Caterham 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Caterham 7 (200 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2004 Opel Zafira. (127 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Opel Zafira weights approximately 905 kg more than 2004 Caterham 7.
Because 2004 Caterham 7 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Caterham 7. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Opel Zafira, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (224 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Opel Zafira. (170 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Opel Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Caterham 7 | 2004 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Caterham | Opel |
| Model | 7 | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.6 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 88.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2640 mm |
