1996 Caterham 7 vs. 1986 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1996 Caterham 7 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1996 Caterham 7. (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1996 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Supra weights approximately 1079 kg more than 1996 Caterham 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1986 Toyota Supra (254 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Caterham 7. (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Caterham 7 | 1986 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Caterham | Toyota |
Model | 7 | Supra |
Year Released | 1996 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 254 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 478 kg | 1557 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 50 L |