2003 Caterham 7 vs. 2010 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2010 Smart ForTwo is newer by 7 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Caterham 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Caterham 7 (200 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 2010 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Smart ForTwo weights approximately 330 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Caterham 7 (210 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Caterham 7 | 2010 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Caterham | Smart |
Model | 7 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4500 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 | 490 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 1867 mm |