1995 Caterham 21 vs. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Caterham 21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Caterham 21 would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 876 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, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro (468 Nm) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Caterham 21. (156 Nm). This means 1997 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Caterham 21.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Caterham 21 | 1997 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Caterham | Chevrolet |
| Model | 21 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 468 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 648 kg | 1524 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2690 mm |
