1991 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1980 Holden Kingswood
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 Holden Kingswood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Holden Kingswood would be higher. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Caterham Super 7 (120 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1980 Holden Kingswood. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 860 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 Holden Kingswood (221 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Caterham Super 7. (143 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Kingswood 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 Holden Kingswood | |
| Make | Caterham | Holden |
| Model | Super 7 | Kingswood |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 3298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2830 mm |
