2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1967 Volvo 120
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Volvo 120 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 141 more horse power than 1967 Volvo 120. (89 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1967 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Volvo 120 weights approximately 474 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 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Volvo 120. (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 21 | 1967 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Caterham | Volvo |
| Model | 21 | 120 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1014 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 45 L |
