2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1978 Nissan 260 ZX
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan 260 ZX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan 260 ZX would be higher. At 2,565 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Nissan 260 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1978 Nissan 260 ZX. (124 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan 260 ZX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan 260 ZX weights approximately 620 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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan 260 ZX. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan 260 ZX.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 21 | 1978 Nissan 260 ZX | |
Make | Caterham | Nissan |
Model | 21 | 260 ZX |
Year Released | 2000 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2565 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2610 mm |