1996 Caterham 7 vs. 1980 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1996 Caterham 7 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Caterham 7 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1980 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1980 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 532 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, 1996 Caterham 7 (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Caterham 7 | 1980 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Caterham | Nissan |
Model | 7 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1996 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 478 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2410 mm |