2002 Caterham Superlight R vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2002 Caterham Superlight R is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Caterham Superlight R (190 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Caterham Superlight R should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Celica weights approximately 675 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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2002 Caterham Superlight R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica. 1981 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 2002 Caterham Superlight R has manual transmission. 2002 Caterham Superlight R will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Caterham Superlight R | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Caterham | Toyota |
Model | Superlight R | Celica |
Year Released | 2002 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2620 mm |