2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1996 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Celica (173 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2000 Caterham 7. (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 2000 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Celica weights approximately 740 kg more than 2000 Caterham 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Caterham 7 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Caterham 7. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Celica, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 Toyota Celica (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 7 | 1996 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Caterham | Toyota |
| Model | 7 | Celica |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1137 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2470 mm |
