1996 Caterham 7 vs. 1992 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1996 Caterham 7 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,952 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Caterham 7 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1992 Toyota Supra. (104 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1992 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Supra weights approximately 1092 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, 1992 Toyota Supra (334 Nm) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Caterham 7. (156 Nm). This means 1992 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 | 1992 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Caterham | Toyota |
Model | 7 | Supra |
Year Released | 1996 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 334 Nm |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 478 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2560 mm |