2003 Caterham 7 vs. 1975 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Caterham 7 (160 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Silvia. (94 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 570 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Caterham 7 (176 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Silvia. (138 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Caterham 7 | 1975 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Caterham | Nissan |
Model | 7 | Silvia |
Year Released | 2003 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2350 mm |