1995 Caterham 21 vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1995 Caterham 21 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 4,192 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E (275 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1995 Caterham 21. (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1995 Caterham 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 1096 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, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E (401 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Caterham 21. (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Caterham 21. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 1995 Caterham 21 has manual transmission. 1995 Caterham 21 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Caterham 21 | 1993 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Caterham | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 21 | E |
Year Released | 1995 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 4192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 275 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 91.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 79 mm |
Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 648 kg | 1744 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |