2004 Caterham 7 vs. 2009 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2009 Ferrari 612 is newer by 5 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 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari 612 (533 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 2004 Caterham 7. (251 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2004 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 1455 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, 2009 Ferrari 612 (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Caterham 7. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Caterham 7 | 2009 Ferrari 612 | |
| Make | Caterham | Ferrari |
| Model | 7 | 612 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 5748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 533 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 589 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 320 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2960 mm |
