2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1959 Porsche 356
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Caterham 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1959 Porsche 356. (100 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1959 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Porsche 356 weights approximately 315 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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Porsche 356. (121 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 21 | 1959 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Caterham | Porsche |
Model | 21 | 356 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 52 L |