1994 Caterham Seven vs. 2001 Nissan Laurel

To start off, 2001 Nissan Laurel is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Caterham Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Caterham Seven would be higher. Both 1994 Caterham Seven and 2001 Nissan Laurel are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Caterham Seven (165 HP) has 12 more horse power than 2001 Nissan Laurel. (153 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Caterham Seven should accelerate faster than 2001 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 850 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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan Laurel. (190 Nm). This means 1994 Caterham Seven will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan Laurel. 2001 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1994 Caterham Seven has manual transmission. 1994 Caterham Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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