1998 Caterham C21 vs. 1965 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1998 Caterham C21 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Caterham C21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Caterham C21 (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1965 Nissan Cedric. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Caterham C21 should accelerate faster than 1965 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 330 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Caterham C21 (146 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Nissan Cedric. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 Caterham C21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Caterham C21 | 1965 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Caterham | Nissan |
Model | C21 | Cedric |
Year Released | 1998 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2540 mm |