2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1995 Nissan Serena
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Nissan Serena. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Nissan Serena would be higher. At 2,283 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Nissan Serena is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Serena. (74 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Serena weights approximately 1050 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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Serena. (145 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 7 | 1995 Nissan Serena | |
Make | Caterham | Nissan |
Model | 7 | Serena |
Year Released | 2000 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 2283 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2740 mm |