2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1989 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Laurel. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 630 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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Laurel. (142 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 21 | 1989 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Caterham | Nissan |
Model | 21 | Laurel |
Year Released | 2000 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 3200 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 | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2680 mm |