2004 Caterham 7 vs. 2007 Chevrolet Lumina
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Caterham 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Caterham 7 would be higher. At 5,667 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (335 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2004 Caterham 7. (200 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2004 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 1073 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.
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, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (470 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Caterham 7. (224 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Caterham 7 | 2007 Chevrolet Lumina | |
| Make | Caterham | Chevrolet |
| Model | 7 | Lumina |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 5667 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.6 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2940 mm |
