1995 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4
To start off, 1995 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 would be higher. At 2,307 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Caterham Super 7 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4. (108 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 weights approximately 796 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, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 (186 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Caterham Super 7. (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Caterham Super 7. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 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. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1995 Caterham Super 7 | 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 | |
Make | Caterham | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Super 7 | 230.4 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 83.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 554 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 65 L |