1996 Caterham 7 vs. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Caterham 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Caterham 7 would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (218 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1996 Caterham 7. (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1996 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1992 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.
Because 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Caterham 7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (441 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Caterham 7. (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Caterham 7 | 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Caterham | Toyota |
Model | 7 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 4164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 478 kg | 2470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 60 L |