1995 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1973 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1995 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1995 Caterham Super 7. (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1995 Caterham Super 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 711 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.
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, 1973 Ferrari 308 (283 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Caterham Super 7. (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1973 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Caterham Super 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Caterham Super 7 | 1973 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Caterham | Ferrari |
| Model | Super 7 | 308 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 283 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 257 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 554 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 80 L |
