1992 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1968 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1992 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 5,024 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Holden Monaro (181 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1992 Caterham Super 7. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1992 Caterham Super 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Holden Monaro weights approximately 914 kg more than 1992 Caterham Super 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1968 Holden Monaro (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Caterham Super 7. (130 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Caterham Super 7. 1968 Holden Monaro has automatic transmission and 1992 Caterham Super 7 has manual transmission. 1992 Caterham Super 7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Holden Monaro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Caterham Super 7 | 1968 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Caterham | Holden |
| Model | Super 7 | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 5024 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 546 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2830 mm |
