1991 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1997 Honda NSX
To start off, 1997 Honda NSX is newer by 6 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1991 Caterham Super 7. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1991 Caterham Super 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda NSX weights approximately 988 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, 1997 Honda NSX (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Caterham Super 7. (124 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Honda NSX 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 | 1997 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Caterham | Honda |
| Model | Super 7 | NSX |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 84 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 270 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1498 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 70 L |
