1991 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1967 Honda S800
To start off, 1991 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Honda S800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Honda S800 would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Caterham Super 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Caterham Super 7 (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1967 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1967 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Honda S800 weights approximately 200 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 (132 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1991 Caterham Super 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Caterham Super 7 | 1967 Honda S800 | |
Make | Caterham | Honda |
Model | Super 7 | S800 |
Year Released | 1991 | 1967 |
Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 3350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 35 L |