1976 Audi 100 vs. 1995 Caterham 21
To start off, 1995 Caterham 21 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Audi 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Audi 100 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (5 cylinders), 1976 Audi 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Caterham 21 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1976 Audi 100. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1976 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Audi 100 weights approximately 562 kg more than 1995 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. Let's talk about torque, 1995 Caterham 21 (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Audi 100. (122 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Audi 100 | 1995 Caterham 21 | |
| Make | Audi | Caterham |
| Model | 100 | 21 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1986 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 648 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 54 L |
