2000 Caterham 7 vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 7 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 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (165 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1455 kg more than 2000 Caterham 7.
Because 2007 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, 2007 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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (410 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 2007 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 | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Caterham | Toyota |
Model | 7 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 18.4:1 |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2460 mm |