1992 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1977 Porsche 930
To start off, 1992 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Porsche 930 (257 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1992 Caterham Super 7. (251 HP @ 7750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1992 Caterham Super 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Porsche 930 weights approximately 600 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, 1977 Porsche 930 (343 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Caterham Super 7. (250 Nm @ 6250 RPM). This means 1977 Porsche 930 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 | 1977 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Caterham | Porsche |
| Model | Super 7 | 930 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 70.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 6.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2510 mm |
