1991 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1985 Toyota Soarer
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 Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Soarer (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1991 Caterham Super 7. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1991 Caterham Super 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 670 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 Soarer (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Caterham Super 7. (132 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Caterham Super 7. 1985 Toyota Soarer 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 Soarer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Caterham Super 7 | 1985 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Caterham | Toyota |
Model | Super 7 | Soarer |
Year Released | 1991 | 1985 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
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 | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 75 L |