1991 Caterham Super 7 vs. 2005 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2005 Smart ForTwo is newer by 14 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, 1991 Caterham Super 7 (120 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (74 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart ForTwo.
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 (143 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1991 Caterham Super 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Caterham Super 7 | 2005 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Caterham | Smart |
| Model | Super 7 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 33 L |
