2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190. (106 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 600 kg more than 2000 Caterham 21.
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, 2000 Caterham 21 (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190. (155 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 21 | 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Caterham | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 21 | 190 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1895 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 83.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 64 L |