1995 Caterham 21 vs. 1971 Land Rover Serie II
To start off, 1995 Caterham 21 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Land Rover Serie II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Land Rover Serie II would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Land Rover Serie II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Caterham 21 (138 HP) has 71 more horse power than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Land Rover Serie II weights approximately 852 kg more than 1995 Caterham 21.
Because 1971 Land Rover Serie II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Caterham 21. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Land Rover Serie II will offer significantly more control. 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, 1971 Land Rover Serie II (158 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Caterham 21. (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1971 Land Rover Serie II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Caterham 21.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Caterham 21 | 1971 Land Rover Serie II | |
| Make | Caterham | Land Rover |
| Model | 21 | Serie II |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 648 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2780 mm |
