2000 Caterham 7 vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Caterham 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Caterham 7 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (162 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1570 kg more than 2000 Caterham 7.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Caterham 7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 7 | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Caterham | Toyota |
Model | 7 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1137 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 10750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 8250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.4:1 |
Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 2010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2860 mm |