1991 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1985 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1991 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Caterham Super 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Celica (120 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1991 Caterham Super 7. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1991 Caterham Super 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Celica weights approximately 590 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, 1985 Toyota Celica (150 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Caterham Super 7. (124 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Caterham Super 7. 1985 Toyota Celica 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. 1985 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Caterham Super 7 | 1985 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Caterham | Toyota |
Model | Super 7 | Celica |
Year Released | 1991 | 1985 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 84 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 75 L |