2000 Caterham 7 vs. 2011 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 11 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 2,701 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. (157 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 634 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, 2011 Toyota Tacoma (180 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 7 | 2011 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Caterham | Toyota |
| Model | 7 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1137 cc | 2701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3240 mm |
