1995 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1978 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1995 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Publica 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 75 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Publica weights approximately 201 kg more than 1995 Caterham Super 7.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Caterham Super 7 (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1995 Caterham Super 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Caterham Super 7 | 1978 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Caterham | Toyota |
| Model | Super 7 | Publica |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 554 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2270 mm |
