2000 Caterham 7 vs. 2000 Plymouth Breeze
To start off, both 2000 Caterham 7 and 2000 Plymouth Breeze were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Plymouth Breeze is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2000 Plymouth Breeze. (132 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 2000 Plymouth Breeze. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Plymouth Breeze weights approximately 890 kg more than 2000 Caterham 7.
Because 2000 Caterham 7 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Caterham 7. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Plymouth Breeze, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Caterham 7 (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Plymouth Breeze. (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Plymouth Breeze.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 7 | 2000 Plymouth Breeze | |
Make | Caterham | Plymouth |
Model | 7 | Breeze |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 132 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 4950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 83 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2750 mm |