2004 Caterham 7 vs. 2002 Toyota Will
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Will. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Will would be higher. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Caterham 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 200 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Will weights approximately 450 kg more than 2004 Caterham 7.
Because 2004 Caterham 7 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Caterham 7. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Will, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Will (298 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Caterham 7. (224 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Will will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Caterham 7. 2002 Toyota Will has automatic transmission and 2004 Caterham 7 has manual transmission. 2004 Caterham 7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Toyota Will will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Caterham 7 | 2002 Toyota Will | |
Make | Caterham | Toyota |
Model | 7 | Will |
Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2261 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.6 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 73.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2380 mm |