1995 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1986 Pontiac 1000
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 Pontiac 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Pontiac 1000 would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Pontiac 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Caterham Super 7 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1986 Pontiac 1000. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1986 Pontiac 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Pontiac 1000 weights approximately 406 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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Pontiac 1000. (109 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Caterham Super 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Pontiac 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Caterham Super 7 | 1986 Pontiac 1000 | |
Make | Caterham | Pontiac |
Model | Super 7 | 1000 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 554 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2400 mm |