1992 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1992 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Caterham Super 7 (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 484 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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (112 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1992 Caterham Super 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corolla. 1975 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1992 Caterham Super 7 has manual transmission. 1992 Caterham Super 7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Caterham Super 7 | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Caterham | Toyota |
Model | Super 7 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1992 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 70 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 546 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2410 mm |