2003 Caterham 7 vs. 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 6,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado (385 HP) has 225 more horse power than 2003 Caterham 7. (160 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 2003 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, 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado (644 Nm) has 468 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Caterham 7. (176 Nm). This means 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Caterham 7. 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 2003 Caterham 7 has manual transmission. 2003 Caterham 7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Caterham 7 | 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Caterham | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 7 | Toronado |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 6967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 385 HP |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 644 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 101 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 3030 mm |
