1991 Caterham Super 7 vs. 2001 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2001 Toyota Condor is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Caterham Super 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Caterham Super 7 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Caterham Super 7 (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Condor. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Condor weights approximately 916 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, 2001 Toyota Condor (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Caterham Super 7. (132 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Condor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Caterham Super 7.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Caterham Super 7 | 2001 Toyota Condor | |
Make | Caterham | Toyota |
Model | Super 7 | Condor |
Year Released | 1991 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1426 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 70 L |