1992 Caterham Super 7 vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 21 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche 911 (395 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1992 Caterham Super 7. (251 HP @ 7750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1992 Caterham Super 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche 911 weights approximately 855 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, 2013 Porsche 911 (441 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Caterham Super 7. (250 Nm @ 6250 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche 911 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 | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Caterham | Porsche |
| Model | Super 7 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 304 km/hour |
| 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 | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1978 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1295 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2450 mm |
