1994 Caterham Seven vs. 1979 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1994 Caterham Seven is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Caterham Seven (165 HP) has 51 more horse power than 1979 Chevrolet Caprice. (114 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Caterham Seven should accelerate faster than 1979 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 1104 kg more than 1994 Caterham Seven.
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, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice (278 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Caterham Seven. (203 Nm). This means 1979 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Caterham Seven. 1979 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1994 Caterham Seven has manual transmission. 1994 Caterham Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Caterham Seven | 1979 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Caterham | Chevrolet |
Model | Seven | Caprice |
Year Released | 1994 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4392 cc |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 114 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 278 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1644 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2950 mm |