1994 Caterham Seven vs. 1996 Holden XU 6

To start off, 1996 Holden XU 6 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Caterham Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Caterham Seven would be higher.

Because 1994 Caterham Seven is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1994 Caterham Seven. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Holden XU 6, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 Holden XU 6 (515 Nm) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Caterham Seven. (203 Nm). This means 1996 Holden XU 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Caterham Seven. 1996 Holden XU 6 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. 1996 Holden XU 6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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