1984 Buick Electra vs. 1992 Caterham Super 7
To start off, 1992 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,127 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1992 Caterham Super 7. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1992 Caterham Super 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Electra weights approximately 1144 kg more than 1992 Caterham Super 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1984 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Caterham Super 7. (130 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Caterham Super 7. 1984 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. 1984 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Buick Electra | 1992 Caterham Super 7 | |
Make | Buick | Caterham |
Model | Electra | Super 7 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4127 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 79 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 546 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 3390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 36 L |