1998 Caterham C21 vs. 1995 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1998 Caterham C21 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota Lexcen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota Lexcen would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Lexcen (194 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1998 Caterham C21. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 1998 Caterham C21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 735 kg more than 1998 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, 1995 Toyota Lexcen (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Caterham C21. (146 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Caterham C21.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Caterham C21 | 1995 Toyota Lexcen | |
| Make | Caterham | Toyota |
| Model | C21 | Lexcen |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2740 mm |
