1985 Caterham 1700 vs. 1983 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1985 Caterham 1700 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Caterham 1700 (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Corona. (116 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Caterham 1700 should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Corona weights approximately 592 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, 1983 Toyota Corona (198 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Caterham 1700. (165 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Caterham 1700. 1983 Toyota Corona 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. 1983 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Caterham 1700 | 1983 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Caterham | Toyota |
Model | 1700 | Corona |
Year Released | 1985 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1692 cc | 2366 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 543 kg | 1135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2510 mm |