1992 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1986 Toyota Century
To start off, 1992 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Caterham Super 7 (251 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Century. (153 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Century weights approximately 1260 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, 1986 Toyota Century (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Caterham Super 7. (250 Nm @ 6250 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Caterham Super 7. 1986 Toyota Century 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. 1986 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Caterham Super 7 | 1986 Toyota Century | |
Make | Caterham | Toyota |
Model | Super 7 | Century |
Year Released | 1992 | 1986 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 289 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2870 mm |