1995 Caterham 21 vs. 2009 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2009 Smart ForTwo is newer by 14 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Caterham 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Caterham 21 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (83 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (121 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1995 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Caterham 21 | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Caterham | Smart |
Model | 21 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1995 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 81.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 2700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 1870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 33 L |