1995 Caterham 21 vs. 1998 Nissan Stagea
To start off, 1998 Nissan Stagea is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Caterham 21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Caterham 21 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Nissan Stagea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Caterham 21 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Stagea. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Stagea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Stagea weights approximately 782 kg more than 1995 Caterham 21.
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, 1998 Nissan Stagea (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Caterham 21. (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan Stagea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Caterham 21. 1998 Nissan Stagea has automatic transmission and 1995 Caterham 21 has manual transmission. 1995 Caterham 21 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Nissan Stagea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Caterham 21 | 1998 Nissan Stagea | |
Make | Caterham | Nissan |
Model | 21 | Stagea |
Year Released | 1995 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 648 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2730 mm |