1998 Caterham C21 vs. 1998 Tata E
To start off, both 1998 Caterham C21 and 1998 Tata E were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Tata E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Tata E (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1998 Caterham C21. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Tata E should accelerate faster than 1998 Caterham C21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Tata E weights approximately 720 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, 1998 Tata E (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Caterham C21. (146 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Tata E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Caterham C21.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Caterham C21 | 1998 Tata E | |
Make | Caterham | Tata |
Model | C21 | E |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2810 mm |