1992 Caterham Super 7 vs. 2000 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 8 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 3,390 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Caterham Super 7 (251 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Camaro. (158 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 873 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, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Caterham Super 7. (250 Nm @ 6250 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Camaro 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 | 2000 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Caterham | Chevrolet |
| Model | Super 7 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| 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 | 1413 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2450 mm |
