1991 Caterham Super 7 vs. 2009 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2009 Smart ForTwo is newer by 18 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 (84 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (83 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 2009 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 (124 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (121 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1991 Caterham Super 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Caterham Super 7 | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Caterham | Smart |
| Model | Super 7 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 84 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 81.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 2700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 1870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 33 L |
