2003 Caterham 7 vs. 1994 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Lexcen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Lexcen would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Lexcen (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2003 Caterham 7. (160 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 2003 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 860 kg more than 2003 Caterham 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1994 Toyota Lexcen (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Caterham 7. (176 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Caterham 7. 1994 Toyota Lexcen 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. 1994 Toyota Lexcen will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Caterham 7 | 1994 Toyota Lexcen | |
| Make | Caterham | Toyota |
| Model | 7 | Lexcen |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2740 mm |
