2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1979 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan Laurel 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 133 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Laurel. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 600 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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Laurel. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 21 | 1979 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Caterham | Nissan |
Model | 21 | Laurel |
Year Released | 2000 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2680 mm |