2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1984 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Cressida. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Cressida would be higher. At 1,972 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Cressida. (104 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Cressida. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 710 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 (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Cressida. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Cressida.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 7 | 1984 Toyota Cressida | |
Make | Caterham | Toyota |
Model | 7 | Cressida |
Year Released | 2000 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2650 mm |