1991 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1968 Toyota Century
To start off, 1991 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Century (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1991 Caterham Super 7. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1991 Caterham Super 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Century weights approximately 1190 kg more than 1991 Caterham Super 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1968 Toyota Century (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Caterham Super 7. (124 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota Century 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 | 1968 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Caterham | Toyota |
| Model | Super 7 | Century |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 84 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 60 L |
