2004 Caterham 7 vs. 1988 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Caterham 7 (251 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1988 Nissan Cedric. (90 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1988 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 1000 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 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Nissan Cedric. (173 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2004 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Caterham 7 | 1988 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Caterham | Nissan |
Model | 7 | Cedric |
Year Released | 2004 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2740 mm |