1997 Caterham C21 vs. 1946 Daimler DE 36
To start off, 1997 Caterham C21 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Daimler DE 36. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Daimler DE 36 would be higher. At 5,459 cc (8 cylinders), 1946 Daimler DE 36 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1946 Daimler DE 36 (150 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1997 Caterham C21. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1946 Daimler DE 36 should accelerate faster than 1997 Caterham C21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Daimler DE 36 weights approximately 2043 kg more than 1997 Caterham C21. 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, 1946 Daimler DE 36 (342 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Caterham C21. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1946 Daimler DE 36 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Caterham C21.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Caterham C21 | 1946 Daimler DE 36 | |
| Make | Caterham | Daimler |
| Model | C21 | DE 36 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1946 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 5459 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 120 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 6.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 2693 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3740 mm |
