2007 Bentley Azure vs. 2003 Caterham 7
To start off, 2007 Bentley Azure is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Caterham 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Caterham 7 would be higher. At 6,760 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Azure (451 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 2003 Caterham 7. (160 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2003 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Azure weights approximately 2195 kg more than 2003 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 Bentley Azure (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 699 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Caterham 7. (176 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Caterham 7. 2007 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2003 Caterham 7 has manual transmission. 2003 Caterham 7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Bentley Azure | 2003 Caterham 7 | |
Make | Bentley | Caterham |
Model | Azure | 7 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6760 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 451 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 89.3 mm |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 3110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2230 mm |