1992 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1990 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1992 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Caterham Super 7 (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1990 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Sierra weights approximately 464 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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Sierra. (122 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1992 Caterham Super 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Caterham Super 7 | 1990 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Caterham | Ford |
| Model | Super 7 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 546 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2620 mm |
