2004 Caterham 7 vs. 1969 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,599 cc, 1969 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Caterham 7 (251 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Toyota Crown weights approximately 905 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Caterham 7 (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Crown. (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Caterham 7 | 1969 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Caterham | Toyota |
Model | 7 | Crown |
Year Released | 2004 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2599 cc |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2750 mm |