1991 Acura Legend vs. 1991 Caterham Super 7
To start off, both 1991 Acura Legend and 1991 Caterham Super 7 were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,673 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Acura Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Acura Legend (160 HP) has 50 more horse power than 1991 Caterham Super 7. (110 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Acura Legend should accelerate faster than 1991 Caterham Super 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Acura Legend weights approximately 1040 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.
Because 1991 Caterham Super 7 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1991 Caterham Super 7. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Acura Legend, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1991 Acura Legend (220 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Caterham Super 7. (132 Nm). This means 1991 Acura Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Caterham Super 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Acura Legend | 1991 Caterham Super 7 | |
| Make | Acura | Caterham |
| Model | Legend | Super 7 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2673 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 110 HP |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.9 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2240 mm |
