1992 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1981 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1992 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 1,892 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Caterham Super 7 (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1981 Holden Commodore. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1981 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Holden Commodore weights approximately 614 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, 1981 Holden Commodore (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Caterham Super 7. (130 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1981 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Caterham Super 7. 1981 Holden Commodore 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. 1981 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Caterham Super 7 | 1981 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Caterham | Holden |
Model | Super 7 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1992 | 1981 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1892 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 546 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2670 mm |