1996 Caterham 7 vs. 1966 Nissan President
To start off, 1996 Caterham 7 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Caterham 7 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1966 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1966 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Nissan President weights approximately 1127 kg more than 1996 Caterham 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, 1966 Nissan President (237 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Caterham 7. (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1966 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Caterham 7 | 1966 Nissan President | |
Make | Caterham | Nissan |
Model | 7 | President |
Year Released | 1996 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 478 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2860 mm |