2003 Caterham 7 vs. 2005 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2005 Nissan Hardbody is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Caterham 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Caterham 7 would be higher. At 2,389 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Hardbody is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Caterham 7 (160 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (155 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 785 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, 2005 Nissan Hardbody (209 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Caterham 7. (176 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Hardbody will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Caterham 7 | 2005 Nissan Hardbody | |
Make | Caterham | Nissan |
Model | 7 | Hardbody |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2389 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 1285 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2960 mm |