1992 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1992 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Caterham Super 7 (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (90 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corona weights approximately 544 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, 1978 Toyota Corona (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Caterham Super 7. (130 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Caterham Super 7.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Caterham Super 7 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Caterham | Toyota |
Model | Super 7 | Corona |
Year Released | 1992 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 546 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 60 L |