1994 Caterham Seven vs. 2012 Nissan NV

To start off, 2012 Nissan NV is newer by 18 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. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan NV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan NV (261 HP) has 96 more horse power than 1994 Caterham Seven. (165 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan NV should accelerate faster than 1994 Caterham Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NV weights approximately 2115 kg more than 1994 Caterham Seven. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2012 Nissan NV (381 Nm) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Caterham Seven. (203 Nm). This means 2012 Nissan NV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Caterham Seven. 2012 Nissan NV 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. 2012 Nissan NV will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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