1991 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1981 Toyota Century
To start off, 1991 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Century (168 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1991 Caterham Super 7. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1991 Caterham Super 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Century weights approximately 1295 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, 1981 Toyota Century (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Caterham Super 7. (124 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Caterham Super 7. 1981 Toyota Century 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. 1981 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Caterham Super 7 | 1981 Toyota Century | |
Make | Caterham | Toyota |
Model | Super 7 | Century |
Year Released | 1991 | 1981 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 3376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 84 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1805 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 |