1976 Buick Electra vs. 1992 Caterham Super 7
To start off, 1992 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Electra would be higher. At 6,598 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Caterham Super 7 (251 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1976 Buick Electra. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Electra weights approximately 1265 kg more than 1992 Caterham Super 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, 1976 Buick Electra (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Caterham Super 7. (250 Nm @ 6250 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Caterham Super 7. 1976 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1992 Caterham Super 7 has manual transmission. 1992 Caterham Super 7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Electra | 1992 Caterham Super 7 | |
| Make | Buick | Caterham |
| Model | Electra | Super 7 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2260 mm |
