1995 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1986 Lada 2107
To start off, 1995 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Lada 2107. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Lada 2107 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 @ 7000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1986 Lada 2107. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1986 Lada 2107. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lada 2107 weights approximately 506 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 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lada 2107. (108 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Caterham Super 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lada 2107.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Caterham Super 7 | 1986 Lada 2107 | |
| Make | Caterham | Lada |
| Model | Super 7 | 2107 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 71 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 554 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 43 L |
