2002 Caterham Superlight R vs. 1965 Nissan President
To start off, 2002 Caterham Superlight R is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Caterham Superlight R (190 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1965 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Caterham Superlight R should accelerate faster than 1965 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Nissan President weights approximately 1115 kg more than 2002 Caterham Superlight R.
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, 1965 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Caterham Superlight R. (203 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1965 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Caterham Superlight R.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Caterham Superlight R | 1965 Nissan President | |
Make | Caterham | Nissan |
Model | Superlight R | President |
Year Released | 2002 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 2972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2860 mm |