1985 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1991 Caterham Super 7
To start off, 1991 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda (310 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1991 Caterham Super 7. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1991 Caterham Super 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1590 kg more than 1991 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, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Caterham Super 7. (124 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Caterham Super 7.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1991 Caterham Super 7 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Caterham |
Model | Lagonda | Super 7 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1991 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 77.6 mm |
Top Speed | 234 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 3380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 36 L |