1992 Caterham Super 7 vs. 2010 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 18 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 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 SsangYong Chairman W is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Caterham Super 7 (251 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2010 SsangYong Chairman W. (222 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 2010 SsangYong Chairman W.
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, 2010 SsangYong Chairman W (296 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Caterham Super 7. (250 Nm @ 6250 RPM). This means 2010 SsangYong Chairman W will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Caterham Super 7. 2010 SsangYong Chairman W 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. 2010 SsangYong Chairman W will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Caterham Super 7 | 2010 SsangYong Chairman W | |
| Make | Caterham | SsangYong |
| Model | Super 7 | Chairman W |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1495 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2970 mm |
