1995 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1971 Daihatsu Consorte
To start off, 1995 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Daihatsu Consorte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Daihatsu Consorte would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Caterham Super 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Caterham Super 7 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1971 Daihatsu Consorte. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1971 Daihatsu Consorte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Daihatsu Consorte weights approximately 116 kg more than 1995 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.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Caterham Super 7 | 1971 Daihatsu Consorte | |
Make | Caterham | Daihatsu |
Model | Super 7 | Consorte |
Year Released | 1995 | 1971 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 554 kg | 670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2170 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 43 L |