1991 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1989 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1991 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1991 Caterham Super 7. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1991 Caterham Super 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 960 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, 1989 Ferrari Mondial (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Caterham Super 7. (124 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari Mondial 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 | 1989 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | Caterham | Ferrari |
| Model | Super 7 | Mondial |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 3186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 84 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 86 L |
