2003 Caterham 7 vs. 1989 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Laurel (202 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2003 Caterham 7. (160 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 2003 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 880 kg more than 2003 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, 1989 Nissan Laurel (264 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Caterham 7. (176 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Caterham 7. 1989 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 2003 Caterham 7 has manual transmission. 2003 Caterham 7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Caterham 7 | 1989 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Caterham | Nissan |
Model | 7 | Laurel |
Year Released | 2003 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 264 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2680 mm |