2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1999 Nissan President
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 President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2000 Caterham 21. (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2000 Caterham 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan President weights approximately 1350 kg more than 2000 Caterham 21. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 21. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 21. 1999 Nissan President 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 President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 21 | 1999 Nissan President | |
Make | Caterham | Nissan |
Model | 21 | President |
Year Released | 2000 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 4000 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 | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 3040 mm |