1992 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1976 Ferrari 512 BB
To start off, 1992 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 512 BB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 512 BB would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1992 Caterham Super 7. (251 HP @ 7750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 1992 Caterham Super 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 512 BB weights approximately 860 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, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB (460 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Caterham Super 7. (250 Nm @ 6250 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 512 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Caterham Super 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Caterham Super 7 | 1976 Ferrari 512 BB | |
| Make | Caterham | Ferrari |
| Model | Super 7 | 512 BB |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4942 cc |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 277 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2510 mm |
