2003 Caterham 7 vs. 2001 Toyota Altezza
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Altezza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Altezza would be higher. At 1,986 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Altezza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Altezza (180 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2003 Caterham 7. (160 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Altezza should accelerate faster than 2003 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Altezza weights approximately 685 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, 2001 Toyota Altezza (264 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Caterham 7. (176 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Altezza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Caterham 7 | 2001 Toyota Altezza | |
Make | Caterham | Toyota |
Model | 7 | Altezza |
Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 264 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 1185 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2710 mm |