1996 Caterham 7 vs. 2010 Nissan NP300
To start off, 2010 Nissan NP300 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Caterham 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Caterham 7 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan NP300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Caterham 7 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2010 Nissan NP300. (112 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan NP300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan NP300 weights approximately 1052 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, 2010 Nissan NP300 (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Caterham 7. (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan NP300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Caterham 7 | 2010 Nissan NP300 | |
Make | Caterham | Nissan |
Model | 7 | NP300 |
Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 478 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 75 L |