1995 Caterham Super 7 vs. 2012 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2012 Jeep Liberty is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Caterham Super 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Caterham Super 7 would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1995 Caterham Super 7. (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 1995 Caterham Super 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 1295 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, 2012 Jeep Liberty (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Caterham Super 7. (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Caterham Super 7. 2012 Jeep Liberty 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. 2012 Jeep Liberty will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Caterham Super 7 | 2012 Jeep Liberty | |
Make | Caterham | Jeep |
Model | Super 7 | Liberty |
Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 554 kg | 1849 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4493 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1836 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2695 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 74 L |