2004 Caterham 7 vs. 2004 Nissan 350Z
To start off, both 2004 Caterham 7 and 2004 Nissan 350Z were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan 350Z (287 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2004 Caterham 7. (251 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2004 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 990 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, 2004 Nissan 350Z (372 Nm) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Caterham 7. (258 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Caterham 7 | 2004 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Caterham | Nissan |
Model | 7 | 350Z |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 287 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 372 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2690 mm |