1995 Caterham 21 vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Porsche 911 is newer by 11 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 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1995 Caterham 21. (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1995 Caterham 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche 911 weights approximately 732 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, 2006 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Caterham 21. (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Caterham 21. 2006 Porsche 911 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. 2006 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Caterham 21 | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Caterham | Porsche |
| Model | 21 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 648 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 64 L |
