1995 Caterham 21 vs. 1999 Tata Estate
To start off, 1999 Tata Estate is newer by 4 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 1,946 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Tata Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Caterham 21 (138 HP) has 71 more horse power than 1999 Tata Estate. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1999 Tata Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Tata Estate weights approximately 992 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, 1995 Caterham 21 (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Tata Estate. (118 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Tata Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Caterham 21 | 1999 Tata Estate | |
| Make | Caterham | Tata |
| Model | 21 | Estate |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1999 |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 648 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2830 mm |
