1994 Caterham Seven vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1994 Caterham Seven is newer by 16 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 1,998 cc, 1994 Caterham Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Caterham Seven (165 HP) has 79 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (86 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Caterham Seven should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corona weights approximately 432 kg more than 1994 Caterham Seven.
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, 1994 Caterham Seven (203 Nm) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (130 Nm). This means 1994 Caterham Seven will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Caterham Seven | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Caterham | Toyota |
Model | Seven | Corona |
Year Released | 1994 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1588 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 86 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 130 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2530 mm |