2002 Caterham Superlight R vs. 1981 Toyota Soarer
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 Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Caterham Superlight R (190 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Soarer. (157 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Caterham Superlight R should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 815 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, 1981 Toyota Soarer (235 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Caterham Superlight R. (203 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Caterham Superlight R.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Caterham Superlight R | 1981 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Caterham | Toyota |
Model | Superlight R | Soarer |
Year Released | 2002 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2670 mm |