2000 Caterham 7 vs. 2010 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2010 Nissan 370Z is newer by 10 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. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2000 Caterham 7. (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 2000 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 1118 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, 2010 Nissan 370Z (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan 370Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7. 2010 Nissan 370Z has automatic transmission and 2000 Caterham 7 has manual transmission. 2000 Caterham 7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Nissan 370Z will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 7 | 2010 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Caterham | Nissan |
| Model | 7 | 370Z |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4247 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1326 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2550 mm |
