1997 Caterham C21 vs. 1997 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, both 1997 Caterham C21 and 1997 Toyota 4Runner were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,980 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Caterham C21 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1997 Toyota 4Runner. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Caterham C21 should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 1196 kg more than 1997 Caterham C21.
Because 1997 Toyota 4Runner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Caterham C21. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Toyota 4Runner will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota 4Runner (295 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Caterham C21. (153 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Caterham C21.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Caterham C21 | 1997 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Caterham | Toyota |
| Model | C21 | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 21.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 654 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
