1985 Caterham 1700 vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1985 Caterham 1700 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,692 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Caterham 1700 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Caterham 1700 (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Caterham 1700 should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 387 kg more than 1985 Caterham 1700.
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, 1985 Caterham 1700 (165 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1985 Caterham 1700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla. 1974 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1985 Caterham 1700 has manual transmission. 1985 Caterham 1700 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Caterham 1700 | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Caterham | Toyota |
| Model | 1700 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1692 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.3 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 543 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2380 mm |
