1996 Caterham 7 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1996 Caterham 7 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona 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 54 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corona weights approximately 507 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. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Caterham 7 (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Caterham 7 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Caterham | Toyota |
Model | 7 | Corona |
Year Released | 1996 | 1978 |
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 | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 478 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 75 L |