1992 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1995 GMC Safari
To start off, 1995 GMC Safari is newer by 3 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 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Caterham Super 7 (251 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1995 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1995 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 GMC Safari weights approximately 1415 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, 1995 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Caterham Super 7. (250 Nm @ 6250 RPM). This means 1995 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Caterham Super 7. 1995 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 1992 Caterham Super 7 has manual transmission. 1992 Caterham Super 7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 GMC Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Caterham Super 7 | 1995 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Caterham | GMC |
| Model | Super 7 | Safari |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2830 mm |
