2004 Caterham 7 vs. 2008 Honda HR-V
To start off, 2008 Honda HR-V is newer by 4 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Caterham 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda HR-V weights approximately 787 kg more than 2004 Caterham 7.
Because 2008 Honda HR-V 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, 2008 Honda HR-V 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 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda HR-V. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Caterham 7 | 2008 Honda HR-V | |
Make | Caterham | Honda |
Model | 7 | HR-V |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 258 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 162 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1257 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2460 mm |