1992 Caterham Super 7 vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Smart Fortwo weights approximately 294 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, 1992 Caterham Super 7 (130 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 Caterham Super 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo. 2013 Smart Fortwo 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. 2013 Smart Fortwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Caterham Super 7 | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
Make | Caterham | Smart |
Model | Super 7 | Fortwo |
Year Released | 1992 | 2013 |
Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 81 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 546 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1559 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 33 L |