2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1982 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Laurel. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 530 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 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Laurel. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 21 | 1982 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Caterham | Nissan |
Model | 21 | Laurel |
Year Released | 2000 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 162 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 | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2410 mm |