2000 Cadillac Catera vs. 1992 Caterham Super 7
To start off, 2000 Cadillac Catera is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Caterham Super 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Caterham Super 7 would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Caterham Super 7 (251 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2000 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 2000 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 1206 kg more than 1992 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, 2000 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Caterham Super 7. (250 Nm @ 6250 RPM). This means 2000 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Caterham Super 7. 2000 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 1992 Caterham Super 7 has manual transmission. 1992 Caterham Super 7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Cadillac Catera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Cadillac Catera | 1992 Caterham Super 7 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Caterham |
| Model | Catera | Super 7 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 3390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2260 mm |
