2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2004 Caterham 7
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 4,282 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (380 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2004 Caterham 7. (251 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2004 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1280 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 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Caterham 7. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2004 Caterham 7 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Caterham |
Model | V8 Vantage | 7 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4282 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2230 mm |