1992 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1992 Honda Civic
To start off, both 1992 Caterham Super 7 and 1992 Honda Civic were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Caterham Super 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Caterham Super 7 (251 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1992 Honda Civic. (160 HP @ 7600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1992 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Honda Civic weights approximately 540 kg more than 1992 Caterham Super 7.
Because 1992 Caterham Super 7 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1992 Caterham Super 7. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (250 Nm @ 6250 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda Civic. (150 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1992 Caterham Super 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Caterham Super 7 | 1992 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Caterham | Honda |
| Model | Super 7 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2580 mm |
