1991 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1968 Toyota Corona
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 Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,857 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Caterham Super 7 (120 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Corona. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Corona weights approximately 475 kg more than 1991 Caterham Super 7.
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 Corona (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Caterham Super 7. (143 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota Corona 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 Corona | |
| Make | Caterham | Toyota |
| Model | Super 7 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1857 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 51 L |
