2004 Caterham 7 vs. 2006 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2006 Nissan Patrol is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Caterham 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Caterham 7 would be higher. At 4,758 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Patrol (254 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2004 Caterham 7. (251 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2004 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1070 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, 2006 Nissan Patrol (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Caterham 7. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Caterham 7 | 2006 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | Caterham | Nissan |
Model | 7 | Patrol |
Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 4758 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 425 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2980 mm |