1992 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1976 Nissan 260 ZX
To start off, 1992 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Nissan 260 ZX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Nissan 260 ZX would be higher. At 2,565 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Nissan 260 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Caterham Super 7 (251 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1976 Nissan 260 ZX. (124 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1976 Nissan 260 ZX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Nissan 260 ZX weights approximately 624 kg more than 1992 Caterham Super 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, 1992 Caterham Super 7 (250 Nm @ 6250 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan 260 ZX. (189 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Caterham Super 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan 260 ZX.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Caterham Super 7 | 1976 Nissan 260 ZX | |
Make | Caterham | Nissan |
Model | Super 7 | 260 ZX |
Year Released | 1992 | 1976 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2565 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 189 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1164 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2610 mm |