1996 Caterham 7 vs. 1969 Daihatsu Consorte
To start off, 1996 Caterham 7 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Daihatsu Consorte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Daihatsu Consorte would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Caterham 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Caterham 7 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1969 Daihatsu Consorte. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1969 Daihatsu Consorte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Daihatsu Consorte weights approximately 192 kg more than 1996 Caterham 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:
| 1996 Caterham 7 | 1969 Daihatsu Consorte | |
| Make | Caterham | Daihatsu |
| Model | 7 | Consorte |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1969 |
| 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 Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 478 kg | 670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 43 L |
