1992 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1972 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1992 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Caterham Super 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Caterham Super 7 (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 274 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Caterham Super 7 (130 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1992 Caterham Super 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Caterham Super 7 | 1972 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Caterham | Toyota |
| Model | Super 7 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 546 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 75 L |
