2000 Caterham 7 vs. 2007 Toyota Quantum
To start off, 2007 Toyota Quantum 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 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Quantum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Quantum. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Quantum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Quantum weights approximately 1455 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, 2007 Toyota Quantum (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Quantum 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 Quantum | |
Make | Caterham | Toyota |
Model | 7 | Quantum |
Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 93.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 2290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 3120 mm |