1992 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1978 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1992 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Nissan Violet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Caterham Super 7 (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Violet. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Violet weights approximately 330 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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Violet. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1992 Caterham Super 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Caterham Super 7 | 1978 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Caterham | Nissan |
Model | Super 7 | Violet |
Year Released | 1992 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 546 kg | 876 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2410 mm |