1991 Caterham Super 7 vs. 2000 Caterham 7
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 9 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 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Caterham 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1991 Caterham Super 7. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1991 Caterham Super 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Caterham Super 7 weights approximately 50 kg more than 2000 Caterham 7.
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, 2000 Caterham 7 (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Caterham Super 7. (132 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 7 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 | 2000 Caterham 7 | |
| Make | Caterham | Caterham |
| Model | Super 7 | 7 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8600 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 235 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 | 460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 3110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2230 mm |
