1995 Caterham 21 vs. 1991 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 1995 Caterham 21 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Venturi Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Venturi Coupe would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Venturi Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Venturi Coupe (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1995 Caterham 21. (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Venturi Coupe should accelerate faster than 1995 Caterham 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Venturi Coupe weights approximately 612 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, 1991 Venturi Coupe (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Caterham 21. (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1991 Venturi Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Caterham 21.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Caterham 21 | 1991 Venturi Coupe | |
| Make | Caterham | Venturi |
| Model | 21 | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 648 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2410 mm |
