1997 Caterham C21 vs. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Caterham C21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Caterham C21 would be higher. At 5,680 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 533 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, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (678 Nm) has 525 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Caterham C21. (153 Nm). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Caterham C21.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Caterham C21 | 1998 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Caterham | Chevrolet |
| Model | C21 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 5680 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 654 kg | 1187 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2660 mm |
