1998 Caterham C21 vs. 1972 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1998 Caterham C21 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Caterham C21 (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Camaro. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Caterham C21 should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 807 kg more than 1998 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, 1972 Chevrolet Camaro (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Caterham C21. (146 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Caterham C21.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Caterham C21 | 1972 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Caterham | Chevrolet |
| Model | C21 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 4097 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 98.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1457 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2750 mm |
