2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1969 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1969 Chevrolet Impala. (166 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1969 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 1355 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, 1969 Chevrolet Impala (387 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 21. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 21.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 21 | 1969 Chevrolet Impala | |
| Make | Caterham | Chevrolet |
| Model | 21 | Impala |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 53 L |
