2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1978 Nissan Sunny
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 Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Caterham 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Sunny weights approximately 290 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.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 21 | 1978 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | Caterham | Nissan |
Model | 21 | Sunny |
Year Released | 2000 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2350 mm |