2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1996 Nissan Crew
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan Crew. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan Crew would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Nissan Crew is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1996 Nissan Crew. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1996 Nissan Crew. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Crew weights approximately 700 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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Crew. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Crew.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 21 | 1996 Nissan Crew | |
Make | Caterham | Nissan |
Model | 21 | Crew |
Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2670 mm |