2004 Caterham 7 vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 8 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (408 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 2004 Caterham 7. (200 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche 911 weights approximately 880 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (420 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Caterham 7. (224 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Caterham 7 | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Caterham | Porsche |
Model | 7 | 911 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2261 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 408 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4435 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2350 mm |