2003 Caterham 7 vs. 1992 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,952 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Caterham 7 (160 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1992 Toyota Supra. (104 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1992 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Supra weights approximately 1070 kg more 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, 1992 Toyota Supra (334 Nm) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Caterham 7. (176 Nm). This means 1992 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Caterham 7 | 1992 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Caterham | Toyota |
Model | 7 | Supra |
Year Released | 2003 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 334 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 86.1 mm |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2560 mm |