2000 Caterham 7 vs. 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Caterham 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Caterham 7 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 373 more horse power than 2000 Caterham 7. (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 2000 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 weights approximately 658 kg more than 2000 Caterham 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 512 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM). This means 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 7 | 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
| Make | Caterham | Nissan |
| Model | 7 | R 390 GT1 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2730 mm |
