1991 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1998 Venturi 400
To start off, 1998 Venturi 400 is newer by 7 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 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Venturi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Venturi 400 (396 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 1991 Caterham Super 7. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1991 Caterham Super 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Venturi 400 weights approximately 640 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, 1998 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Caterham Super 7. (132 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 Venturi 400 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 | 1998 Venturi 400 | |
Make | Caterham | Venturi |
Model | Super 7 | 400 |
Year Released | 1991 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 396 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 291 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2500 mm |