1991 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1991 Peugeot 205
To start off, both 1991 Caterham Super 7 and 1991 Peugeot 205 were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,278 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Peugeot 205 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Caterham Super 7 (84 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1991 Peugeot 205. (64 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1991 Peugeot 205. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Peugeot 205 weights approximately 624 kg more than 1991 Caterham Super 7.
Because 1991 Caterham Super 7 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1991 Caterham Super 7. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Peugeot 205, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1991 Peugeot 205 (212 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Caterham Super 7. (124 Nm). This means 1991 Peugeot 205 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Caterham Super 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Caterham Super 7 | 1991 Peugeot 205 | |
| Make | Caterham | Peugeot |
| Model | Super 7 | 205 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 3278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 84 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1134 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2450 mm |
