2004 Caterham 7 vs. 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 343 more horse power than 2004 Caterham 7. (200 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 2004 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 weights approximately 558 kg more than 2004 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, 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 (638 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 414 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Caterham 7. (224 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Caterham 7 | 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
| Make | Caterham | Nissan |
| Model | 7 | R 390 GT1 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 638 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2730 mm |
