1992 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1999 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 7 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 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1992 Caterham Super 7. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1992 Caterham Super 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 954 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, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (486 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Caterham Super 7. (130 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Corvette 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 | 1999 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Caterham | Chevrolet |
| Model | Super 7 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 5666 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 486 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 546 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 53 L |
