1986 Caterham 1700 vs. 1988 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1988 Toyota Supra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Caterham 1700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Caterham 1700 would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1986 Caterham 1700. (168 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1986 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.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Caterham 1700 | 1988 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Caterham | Toyota |
Model | 1700 | Supra |
Year Released | 1986 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1692 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 50 L |