2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1984 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Bluebird. (94 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 594 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 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Bluebird. (152 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 21 | 1984 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | Caterham | Nissan |
Model | 21 | Bluebird |
Year Released | 2000 | 1984 |
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 | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1134 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2530 mm |