1994 Caterham Seven vs. 1996 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1996 Toyota Supra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Caterham Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Caterham Seven would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Supra (325 HP) has 160 more horse power than 1994 Caterham Seven. (165 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1994 Caterham Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Supra weights approximately 1075 kg more than 1994 Caterham Seven. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 Toyota Supra (441 Nm) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Caterham Seven. (203 Nm). This means 1996 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Caterham Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Caterham Seven | 1996 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Caterham | Toyota |
Model | Seven | Supra |
Year Released | 1994 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2997 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 325 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 441 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2560 mm |