2004 Caterham 7 vs. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2004 Caterham 7 and 2004 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,196 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg (220 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2004 Caterham 7. (200 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2004 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1767 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.
Because 2004 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg (310 Nm) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Caterham 7. (224 Nm). This means 2004 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Caterham 7 | 2004 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Caterham | Volkswagen |
| Model | 7 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 3196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2890 mm |
