2002 Caterham Superlight R vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2002 Caterham Superlight R is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Caterham Superlight R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Caterham Superlight R (190 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Caterham Superlight R should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 210 kg more than 2002 Caterham Superlight R.
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, 2002 Caterham Superlight R (203 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2002 Caterham Superlight R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Caterham Superlight R | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Caterham | Toyota |
| Model | Superlight R | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1077 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2290 mm |
