2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1977 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 1,981 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Cedric. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 890 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, 2000 Caterham 7 (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Cedric. (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 7 | 1977 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Caterham | Nissan |
| Model | 7 | Cedric |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2700 mm |
