Which is faster?

The Caterham 270R is faster — 5.3s quicker on average across 5 shared tracks.

Specifications

Specifications	Caterham 270R 270R	Caterham Seven 485 R Seven 485 R
Model Years	2015-2024	2014-2024
horsepower	137	240
torque (N_M)	165	206
weight (KG)	540	587
Power to Weight	0.25	0.41
Rank	#173	-
Tire	100 CR500 175/55/13	1 SLICK 195/45/15
engine Description	1.6-liter Ford engine	2.0 Caterham Motorsport Duratec
gearbox	5-SPEED MANUAL	6-SPEED MANUAL
drive Type	RWD	RWD
wheelbase (MM)	2225	2225
width (MM)	1575	1575
length (MM)	3099	3100
height (MM)	991	990
0 - 60 MPH	4.9 SECs	3.9 SECs
top Speed (KPH)	196	225
price MSRP	$ 34,000	57,020 €
Current Value	$ 28,000	$ 70,000
OVERALL VS AVERAGE LAP TIMES	+0.05s	-1.4s