2003 Caterham 7 vs. 1989 Nissan Silvia
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 Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Caterham 7 (160 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Silvia. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 695 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, 1989 Nissan Silvia (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Caterham 7. (176 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Caterham 7 | 1989 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Caterham | Nissan |
Model | 7 | Silvia |
Year Released | 2003 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2440 mm |