1992 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1992 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,186 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Caterham Super 7 (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 834 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, 1979 Toyota Crown (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Caterham Super 7. (130 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Crown 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 | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Caterham | Toyota |
Model | Super 7 | Crown |
Year Released | 1992 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 546 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2700 mm |