2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,407 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 410 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Caterham 7 (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (116 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 7 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Caterham | Toyota |
Model | 7 | Corolla |
Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1137 cc | 1407 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 10750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 8250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 70 mm |
Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2340 mm |