2004 Caterham 7 vs. 1972 Nissan President
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Caterham 7 (251 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1972 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Nissan President weights approximately 1135 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 (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Caterham 7 | 1972 Nissan President | |
Make | Caterham | Nissan |
Model | 7 | President |
Year Released | 2004 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2860 mm |