2004 Caterham 7 vs. 1969 Nissan Gloria
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Gloria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Gloria would be higher. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Caterham 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Caterham 7 (200 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Gloria. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Gloria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Nissan Gloria weights approximately 755 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Caterham 7 (224 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Gloria. (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Gloria.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Caterham 7 | 1969 Nissan Gloria | |
| Make | Caterham | Nissan |
| Model | 7 | Gloria |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1969 |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 1987 cc |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2700 mm |
