1991 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1991 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, both 1991 Caterham Super 7 and 1991 Mitsubishi Lancer were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Caterham Super 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Caterham Super 7 (84 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1991 Mitsubishi Lancer. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1991 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mitsubishi Lancer weights approximately 470 kg more than 1991 Caterham Super 7.
Let's talk about torque, 1991 Caterham Super 7 (124 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Mitsubishi Lancer. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 Caterham Super 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Caterham Super 7 | 1991 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Caterham | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Super 7 | Lancer |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 84 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2390 mm |
