2006 Bentley Continental vs. 1992 Caterham Super 7
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental is newer by 14 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 6,748 cc, 2006 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1904 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, 2006 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 745 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Caterham Super 7. (130 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Caterham Super 7. 2006 Bentley Continental 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. 2006 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Bentley Continental | 1992 Caterham Super 7 | |
Make | Bentley | Caterham |
Model | Continental | Super 7 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 1396 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 110 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 79 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 546 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 36 L |