2003 Caterham 7 vs. 2007 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2007 Nissan Patrol is newer by 4 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 4,759 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Patrol (254 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2003 Caterham 7. (200 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2003 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1900 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, 2007 Nissan Patrol (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Caterham 7. (210 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Caterham 7. 2007 Nissan Patrol has automatic transmission and 2003 Caterham 7 has manual transmission. 2003 Caterham 7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Nissan Patrol will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Caterham 7 | 2007 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | Caterham | Nissan |
Model | 7 | Patrol |
Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 425 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 102 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 2390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2980 mm |