1991 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1972 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1991 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 1,759 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Caterham Super 7 (84 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1972 Vauxhall Victor. (76 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1972 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 600 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, 1972 Vauxhall Victor (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Caterham Super 7. (124 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Caterham Super 7.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Caterham Super 7 | 1972 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Caterham | Vauxhall |
Model | Super 7 | Victor |
Year Released | 1991 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 84 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2680 mm |