2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1977 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Caterham 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Skyline. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 505 kg more than 2000 Caterham 21.
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, 2000 Caterham 21 (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Skyline. (133 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 21 | 1977 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Caterham | Nissan |
Model | 21 | Skyline |
Year Released | 2000 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2520 mm |