2003 Caterham 7 vs. 2000 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan Silvia (250 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2003 Caterham 7. (200 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 2003 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 1345 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, 2000 Nissan Silvia (271 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Caterham 7. (210 Nm). This means 2000 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 | 2000 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Caterham | Nissan |
Model | 7 | Silvia |
Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 271 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2530 mm |