Caterham Seven 160 (2013) vs Smart fortwo Cabrio (2012 – 2016): specs compared

The Caterham Seven 160 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 80 hp against 71 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.7 s against 13.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 161 km/h against 145 km/h. The Smart fortwo Cabrio uses less fuel, from 3.3 L/100 km against 4.9 L/100 km. The Caterham Seven 160 is the lighter car, from 490 kg against 790 kg.

Specification Caterham Seven 160 Caterham Seven 160 2013 Smart fortwo Cabrio Smart fortwo Cabrio 2012 – 2016
Overview
Origin United Kingdom Germany
Documented years 2013 2012 – 2016
Body style — Convertible
Variants 1 2
Fuel Petrol Diesel, Petrol
Drive RWD RWD
Gearbox Manual Automatic
Performance
Power 81 hp 54 – 71 hp
Torque 107 Nm 92 – 130 Nm
0–100 km/h 6.7 s 13.7 – 16.8 s
Top speed 161 km/h 135 – 145 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 4.9 L/100 km 3.3 – 4.4 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length — 2,695 mm
Width — 1,560 mm
Height — 1,565 mm
Wheelbase — 1,867 mm
Curb weight 490 kg 790 – 800 kg

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