1992 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1992 Chevrolet Camaro

To start off, both 1992 Caterham Super 7 and 1992 Chevrolet Camaro were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Chevrolet Camaro (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1992 Caterham Super 7. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1992 Caterham Super 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 854 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, 1992 Chevrolet Camaro (244 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Caterham Super 7. (130 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Camaro 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 1992 Chevrolet Camaro
Make Caterham Chevrolet
Model Super 7 Camaro
Year Released 1992 1992
Body Type Roadster Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1396 cc 3135 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 110 HP 138 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 130 Nm 244 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 75 mm 89 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79 mm 84 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 546 kg 1400 kg
Vehicle Length 3390 mm 4880 mm
Vehicle Width 1590 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1100 mm 1290 mm
Wheelbase Size 2260 mm 2570 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 36 L 68 L


 

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