1994 Caterham Seven vs. 1978 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1994 Caterham Seven is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 1,998 cc, 1994 Caterham Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Caterham Seven (165 HP) has 91 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Cedric. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Caterham Seven should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 810 kg more than 1994 Caterham Seven.
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, 1994 Caterham Seven (203 Nm) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Cedric. (147 Nm). This means 1994 Caterham Seven will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Caterham Seven | 1978 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Caterham | Nissan |
Model | Seven | Cedric |
Year Released | 1994 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1982 cc |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 147 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2700 mm |