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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Caterham Super 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) has 60 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 70 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, 1991 Caterham Super 7 (132 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM). This means 1991 Caterham Super 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 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 | 1137 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 10750 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 212 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 | 440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 3110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2260 mm |
