1995 Caterham 21 vs. 1972 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1995 Caterham 21 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Caterham 21 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Camaro. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 809 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, 1972 Chevrolet Camaro (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Caterham 21. (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Caterham 21.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Caterham 21 | 1972 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Caterham | Chevrolet |
| Model | 21 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 4097 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 98.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 648 kg | 1457 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 68 L |
