1997 Caterham C21 vs. 1996 Nissan Stagea
To start off, 1997 Caterham C21 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan Stagea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan Stagea would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Nissan Stagea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Caterham C21 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1996 Nissan Stagea. (130 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Caterham C21 should accelerate faster than 1996 Nissan Stagea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Stagea weights approximately 776 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, 1996 Nissan Stagea (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Caterham C21. (153 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan Stagea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Caterham C21. 1996 Nissan Stagea has automatic transmission and 1997 Caterham C21 has manual transmission. 1997 Caterham C21 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Nissan Stagea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Caterham C21 | 1996 Nissan Stagea | |
| Make | Caterham | Nissan |
| Model | C21 | Stagea |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 654 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2730 mm |
