1991 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1991 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Caterham Super 7 (84 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. (59 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 715 kg more than 1991 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, 1991 Caterham Super 7 (124 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. (118 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1991 Caterham Super 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Caterham Super 7 | 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Caterham | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Super 7 | 190 |
Year Released | 1991 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 84 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 83.6 mm |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 133 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 52 L |