1995 Cadillac Seville vs. 1995 Caterham Super 7
To start off, both 1995 Cadillac Seville and 1995 Caterham Super 7 were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Cadillac Seville (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1995 Caterham Super 7. (138 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1995 Caterham Super 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1191 kg more than 1995 Caterham Super 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Caterham Super 7 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 1995 Caterham Super 7. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Cadillac Seville, 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, 1995 Cadillac Seville (407 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Caterham Super 7. (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1995 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Caterham Super 7. 1995 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1995 Caterham Super 7 has manual transmission. 1995 Caterham Super 7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Cadillac Seville | 1995 Caterham Super 7 | |
Make | Cadillac | Caterham |
Model | Seville | Super 7 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 554 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 3390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2260 mm |