1992 Caterham Super 7 vs. 2012 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2012 Toyota Hilux is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Caterham Super 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Caterham Super 7 would be higher. At 2,493 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Caterham Super 7 (251 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Hilux. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 990 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 (250 Nm @ 6250 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Hilux. (200 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1992 Caterham Super 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Caterham Super 7 | 2012 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | Caterham | Toyota |
Model | Super 7 | Hilux |
Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6250 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 93.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3090 mm |