1991 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1976 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1991 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Corona 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 36 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Toyota Corona weights approximately 490 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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1991 Caterham Super 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Caterham Super 7 | 1976 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Caterham | Toyota |
Model | Super 7 | Corona |
Year Released | 1991 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2510 mm |