1965 Alpine A 110 vs. 2000 Caterham 21
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Caterham 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1965 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1965 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alpine A 110 weights approximately 35 kg more than 2000 Caterham 21.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alpine A 110 | 2000 Caterham 21 | |
Make | Alpine | Caterham |
Model | A 110 | 21 |
Year Released | 1965 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 89.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 100 L |