1996 Caterham 7 vs. 1989 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1996 Caterham 7 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Laurel (202 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1996 Caterham 7. (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1996 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 902 kg more than 1996 Caterham 7. 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, 1989 Nissan Laurel (264 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Caterham 7. (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Caterham 7. 1989 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1996 Caterham 7 has manual transmission. 1996 Caterham 7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Caterham 7 | 1989 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Caterham | Nissan |
Model | 7 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1996 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 264 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 478 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2680 mm |