2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1981 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Caterham 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Sunny weights approximately 450 kg more than 2000 Caterham 7.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Caterham 7 (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (104 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 7 | 1981 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Caterham | Nissan |
| Model | 7 | Sunny |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1680 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2410 mm |
