1996 Caterham 7 vs. 1981 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1996 Caterham 7 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Carina would be higher. Both 1996 Caterham 7 and 1981 Toyota Carina are equipped with a 1,588 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Carina weights approximately 487 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. 1981 Toyota Carina has automatic transmission and 1996 Caterham 7 has manual transmission. 1996 Caterham 7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Carina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Caterham 7 | 1981 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Caterham | Toyota |
Model | 7 | Carina |
Year Released | 1996 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 478 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2510 mm |