2003 Caterham 7 vs. 2003 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, both 2003 Caterham 7 and 2003 Nissan Pathfinder were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Nissan Pathfinder (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2003 Caterham 7. (160 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2003 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 1450 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Nissan Pathfinder (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Caterham 7. (176 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Caterham 7 | 2003 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Caterham | Nissan |
| Model | 7 | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2710 mm |
