2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1963 Porsche 356
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,580 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1963 Porsche 356. (94 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1963 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Porsche 356 weights approximately 495 kg more than 2000 Caterham 7.
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, 1963 Porsche 356 (126 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM). This means 1963 Porsche 356 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 7 | 1963 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Caterham | Porsche |
| Model | 7 | 356 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1137 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2110 mm |
