1991 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1991 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Crown (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1991 Caterham Super 7. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1991 Caterham Super 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 900 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, 1979 Toyota Crown (191 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Caterham Super 7. (124 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Caterham Super 7. 1979 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1991 Caterham Super 7 has manual transmission. 1991 Caterham Super 7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Caterham Super 7 | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Caterham | Toyota |
Model | Super 7 | Crown |
Year Released | 1991 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 84 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2700 mm |