1992 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1971 Skoda 110 L
To start off, 1992 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Skoda 110 L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Skoda 110 L would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Caterham Super 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Caterham Super 7 (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1971 Skoda 110 L. (43 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1971 Skoda 110 L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Skoda 110 L weights approximately 264 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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Skoda 110 L. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Caterham Super 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Skoda 110 L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Caterham Super 7 | 1971 Skoda 110 L | |
| Make | Caterham | Skoda |
| Model | Super 7 | 110 L |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 68 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 546 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 31 L |
