1995 Caterham 21 vs. 1973 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 1995 Caterham 21 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Caterham 21 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 1067 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, 1973 Chevrolet Impala (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Caterham 21. (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1973 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Caterham 21.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Caterham 21 | 1973 Chevrolet Impala | |
| Make | Caterham | Chevrolet |
| Model | 21 | Impala |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1973 |
| 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 | 98.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 648 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3100 mm |
