1994 Caterham Seven vs. 1981 Buick Century
To start off, 1994 Caterham Seven is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Caterham Seven (165 HP) has 61 more horse power than 1981 Buick Century. (104 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Caterham Seven should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Century weights approximately 890 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, 1981 Buick Century (218 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Caterham Seven. (203 Nm). This means 1981 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Caterham Seven.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Caterham Seven | 1981 Buick Century | |
| Make | Caterham | Buick |
| Model | Seven | Century |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3214 cc |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 104 HP |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2760 mm |
