1995 Caterham 21 vs. 1995 Peugeot 306
To start off, both 1995 Caterham 21 and 1995 Peugeot 306 were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,761 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Peugeot 306 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Caterham 21 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1995 Peugeot 306. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1995 Peugeot 306. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Peugeot 306 weights approximately 602 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, 1995 Peugeot 306, 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 Peugeot 306 (163 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Caterham 21. (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1995 Peugeot 306 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Caterham 21.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Caterham 21 | 1995 Peugeot 306 | |
| Make | Caterham | Peugeot |
| Model | 21 | 306 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 648 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |
