1992 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1996 Porsche 993
To start off, 1996 Porsche 993 is newer by 4 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1992 Caterham Super 7. (251 HP @ 7750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1992 Caterham Super 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Porsche 993 weights approximately 880 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, 1996 Porsche 993 (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Caterham Super 7. (250 Nm @ 6250 RPM). This means 1996 Porsche 993 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 | 1996 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Caterham | Porsche |
| Model | Super 7 | 993 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2280 mm |
