2003 Caterham 7 vs. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser (162 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2003 Caterham 7. (160 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2003 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1400 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.
Because 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Caterham 7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Caterham 7. (176 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Caterham 7 | 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Caterham | Toyota |
Model | 7 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2370 mm |