1992 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1992 Renault Alpine
To start off, both 1992 Caterham Super 7 and 1992 Renault Alpine were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Renault Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 251 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Renault Alpine weights approximately 880 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 Renault Alpine (351 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Caterham Super 7. (250 Nm @ 6250 RPM). This means 1992 Renault Alpine 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 Renault Alpine | |
| Make | Caterham | Renault |
| Model | Super 7 | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6250 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 73 mm |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 266 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2350 mm |
