1991 Audi 80 vs. 1991 Caterham Super 7
To start off, both 1991 Audi 80 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Audi 80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Audi 80 (88 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1991 Caterham Super 7. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Audi 80 should accelerate faster than 1991 Caterham Super 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Audi 80 weights approximately 760 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 Audi 80, 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 Audi 80 (182 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Caterham Super 7. (124 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 Audi 80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Caterham Super 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Audi 80 | 1991 Caterham Super 7 | |
| Make | Audi | Caterham |
| Model | 80 | Super 7 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 36 L |
