1991 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1980 Buick Century
To start off, 1991 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Caterham Super 7 (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1980 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Century weights approximately 920 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, 1980 Buick Century (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Caterham Super 7. (132 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1980 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 | 1980 Buick Century | |
| Make | Caterham | Buick |
| Model | Super 7 | Century |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 3214 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| 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 |
