2004 Caterham 7 vs. 2004 Nissan Xterra
To start off, both 2004 Caterham 7 and 2004 Nissan Xterra were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,278 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Xterra (210 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2004 Caterham 7. (200 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 2004 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 1234 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Nissan Xterra (334 Nm) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Caterham 7. (224 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Xterra 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 Xterra | |
| Make | Caterham | Nissan |
| Model | 7 | Xterra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 3278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 83 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1774 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2540 mm |
