1992 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1970 Land Rover Serie II
To start off, 1992 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Land Rover Serie II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Land Rover Serie II would be higher. At 2,284 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Land Rover Serie II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Caterham Super 7 (251 HP) has 184 more horse power than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Land Rover Serie II weights approximately 960 kg more than 1992 Caterham Super 7.
Because 1970 Land Rover Serie II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Caterham Super 7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Land Rover Serie II will offer significantly more control. 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 (250 Nm @ 6250 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 Caterham Super 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Land Rover Serie II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Caterham Super 7 | 1970 Land Rover Serie II | |
| Make | Caterham | Land Rover |
| Model | Super 7 | Serie II |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2284 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2780 mm |
