1992 Caterham Super 7 vs. 2008 Peugeot 207
To start off, 2008 Peugeot 207 is newer by 16 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Peugeot 207 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Peugeot 207 (119 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1992 Caterham Super 7. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Peugeot 207 should accelerate faster than 1992 Caterham Super 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Peugeot 207 weights approximately 704 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Peugeot 207 (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Caterham Super 7. (130 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Peugeot 207 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 | 2008 Peugeot 207 | |
| Make | Caterham | Peugeot |
| Model | Super 7 | 207 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 546 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 49 L |
