2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1971 Nissan Gloria
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan Gloria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan Gloria would be higher. At 1,988 cc, 1971 Nissan Gloria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Gloria. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Gloria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Nissan Gloria weights approximately 855 kg more than 2000 Caterham 7.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Nissan Gloria (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM). This means 1971 Nissan Gloria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 7 | 1971 Nissan Gloria | |
| Make | Caterham | Nissan |
| Model | 7 | Gloria |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1971 |
| Engine Size | 1137 cc | 1988 cc |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2700 mm |
