1995 Caterham 21 vs. 1977 Honda Accord
To start off, 1995 Caterham 21 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Caterham 21 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1977 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1977 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Honda Accord weights approximately 242 kg more than 1995 Caterham 21.
Because 1995 Caterham 21 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Caterham 21. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1995 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Caterham 21 | 1977 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Caterham | Honda |
| Model | 21 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 648 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 61 L |
