1995 Caterham 21 vs. 1989 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1995 Caterham 21 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Caterham 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Caterham 21 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Corolla. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 367 kg more than 1995 Caterham 21.
Because 1995 Caterham 21 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Caterham 21. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Caterham 21 (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Corolla. (136 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Corolla. 1989 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1995 Caterham 21 has manual transmission. 1995 Caterham 21 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Caterham 21 | 1989 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Caterham | Toyota |
Model | 21 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1995 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 70 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 648 kg | 1015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2440 mm |