1991 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1978 Buick Century
To start off, 1991 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Century would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Buick Century (140 HP) has 30 more horse power than 1991 Caterham Super 7. (110 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1991 Caterham Super 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Century weights approximately 920 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.
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, 1978 Buick Century (250 Nm) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Caterham Super 7. (132 Nm). This means 1978 Buick Century 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 | 1978 Buick Century | |
Make | Caterham | Buick |
Model | Super 7 | Century |
Year Released | 1991 | 1978 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 140 HP |
Torque | 132 Nm | 250 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 94.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 88.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2760 mm |