1991 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1991 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Caterham Super 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Caterham Super 7 (120 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (73 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 260 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, 1991 Caterham Super 7 (143 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1991 Caterham Super 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Caterham Super 7 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Caterham | Toyota |
Model | Super 7 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1991 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 51 L |