1997 Caterham C21 vs. 1997 GAZ 3110
To start off, both 1997 Caterham C21 and 1997 GAZ 3110 were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 GAZ 3110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Caterham C21 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1997 GAZ 3110. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Caterham C21 should accelerate faster than 1997 GAZ 3110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 GAZ 3110 weights approximately 746 kg more than 1997 Caterham C21.
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 GAZ 3110 (189 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Caterham C21. (153 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1997 GAZ 3110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Caterham C21.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Caterham C21 | 1997 GAZ 3110 | |
| Make | Caterham | GAZ |
| Model | C21 | 3110 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 654 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2810 mm |
