2003 Caterham 7 vs. 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 343 more horse power than 2003 Caterham 7. (200 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 2003 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 weights approximately 608 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, 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 427 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Caterham 7. (210 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Caterham 7 | 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
Make | Caterham | Nissan |
Model | 7 | R 390 GT1 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 543 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 637 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
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 | 1098 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2730 mm |