2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1999 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1999 Nissan Laurel. (153 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1999 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 850 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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Nissan Laurel. (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Nissan Laurel. 1999 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 2000 Caterham 21 has manual transmission. 2000 Caterham 21 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 21 | 1999 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Caterham | Nissan |
Model | 21 | Laurel |
Year Released | 2000 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2730 mm |