2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1976 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 515 kg more than 2000 Caterham 7.
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, 1976 Nissan Bluebird (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM). This means 1976 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 7 | 1976 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | Caterham | Nissan |
Model | 7 | Bluebird |
Year Released | 2000 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1137 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 10750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 8250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2510 mm |