1995 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1967 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1995 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Volkswagen 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Volkswagen 1600 would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Caterham Super 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Caterham Super 7 (138 HP) has 85 more horse power than 1967 Volkswagen 1600. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1967 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Volkswagen 1600 weights approximately 424 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Caterham Super 7 (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Volkswagen 1600. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1995 Caterham Super 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Volkswagen 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Caterham Super 7 | 1967 Volkswagen 1600 | |
| Make | Caterham | Volkswagen |
| Model | Super 7 | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 554 kg | 978 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 40 L |
