1992 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1992 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Caterham Super 7 (251 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 1395 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, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Caterham Super 7. (250 Nm @ 6250 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Caterham Super 7. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 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. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Caterham Super 7 | 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Caterham | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Super 7 | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 5900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3230 mm |
