1995 Caterham 21 vs. 1959 Jaguar MK II
To start off, 1995 Caterham 21 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar MK II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar MK II would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar MK II (189 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1995 Caterham 21. (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 1995 Caterham 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 877 kg more than 1995 Caterham 21. 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, 1959 Jaguar MK II (334 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Caterham 21. (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Caterham 21.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Caterham 21 | 1959 Jaguar MK II | |
| Make | Caterham | Jaguar |
| Model | 21 | MK II |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 3781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 106 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 648 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2900 mm |
