1997 Caterham C21 vs. 1984 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1997 Caterham C21 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,808 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Caterham C21 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Silvia. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Caterham C21 should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 541 kg more than 1997 Caterham C21.
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, 1984 Nissan Silvia (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Caterham C21. (153 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Caterham C21.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Caterham C21 | 1984 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Caterham | Nissan |
Model | C21 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1997 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1808 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 654 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2440 mm |