2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1967 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Toyota Corolla 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 172 more horse power than 1967 Toyota Corolla. (58 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1967 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 160 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 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 21 | 1967 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Caterham | Toyota |
| Model | 21 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1077 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 75 L |
