1992 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1993 Mazda AZ-1
To start off, 1993 Mazda AZ-1 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Caterham Super 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Caterham Super 7 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Caterham Super 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mazda AZ-1 weights approximately 294 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 (250 Nm) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda AZ-1. (85 Nm). This means 1992 Caterham Super 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda AZ-1.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Caterham Super 7 | 1993 Mazda AZ-1 | |
Make | Caterham | Mazda |
Model | Super 7 | AZ-1 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1993 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 657 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 85 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 66 mm |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 834 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2240 mm |