2004 Caterham 7 vs. 1981 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Leopard. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Leopard would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Leopard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Caterham 7 (251 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 724 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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Leopard.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Caterham 7 | 1981 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Caterham | Nissan |
Model | 7 | Leopard |
Year Released | 2004 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2630 mm |