2000 Caterham 21 vs. 2010 Nissan NP300
To start off, 2010 Nissan NP300 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Caterham 21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Caterham 21 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan NP300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2010 Nissan NP300. (112 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan NP300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan NP300 weights approximately 990 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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan NP300. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan NP300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 21 | 2010 Nissan NP300 | |
| Make | Caterham | Nissan |
| Model | 21 | NP300 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 75 L |
