2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1998 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Caterham 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Corolla. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 715 kg more than 2000 Caterham 7.
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, 1998 Toyota Corolla, 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, 2000 Caterham 7 (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Corolla. (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 7 | 1998 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Caterham | Toyota |
| Model | 7 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1332 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2470 mm |
