2004 Caterham 7 vs. 2010 Aston Martin DBS
To start off, 2010 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 6 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 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Aston Martin DBS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Aston Martin DBS (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 310 more horse power than 2004 Caterham 7. (200 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 2004 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Aston Martin DBS weights approximately 1155 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, 2010 Aston Martin DBS (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Caterham 7. (224 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2010 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Caterham 7 | 2010 Aston Martin DBS | |
| Make | Caterham | Aston Martin |
| Model | 7 | DBS |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4722 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2741 mm |
