1992 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1965 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 1992 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Triumph Vitesse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Triumph Vitesse would be higher. At 1,596 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Triumph Vitesse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Caterham Super 7 (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1965 Triumph Vitesse. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1965 Triumph Vitesse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Triumph Vitesse weights approximately 334 kg more than 1992 Caterham Super 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, 1992 Caterham Super 7 (130 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Triumph Vitesse. (126 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 Caterham Super 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Triumph Vitesse.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Caterham Super 7 | 1965 Triumph Vitesse | |
Make | Caterham | Triumph |
Model | Super 7 | Vitesse |
Year Released | 1992 | 1965 |
Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 76 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 546 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 29 L |