1994 Caterham Seven vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1994 Caterham Seven is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Celica 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 58 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Celica. (107 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Caterham Seven should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Celica weights approximately 570 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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (147 Nm). This means 1994 Caterham Seven will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Caterham Seven | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Caterham | Toyota |
Model | Seven | Celica |
Year Released | 1994 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1588 cc |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 107 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 147 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2510 mm |