1991 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1996 GAZ 3110
To start off, 1996 GAZ 3110 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Caterham Super 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Caterham Super 7 would be higher. At 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 GAZ 3110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 GAZ 3110 (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1991 Caterham Super 7. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 GAZ 3110 should accelerate faster than 1991 Caterham Super 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 GAZ 3110 weights approximately 890 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, 1996 GAZ 3110 (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Caterham Super 7. (132 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 GAZ 3110 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 | 1996 GAZ 3110 | |
| Make | Caterham | GAZ |
| Model | Super 7 | 3110 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2810 mm |
