2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1969 Toyota Century
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Toyota Century weights approximately 1164 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 Toyota Century (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 21. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 1969 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 21. 1969 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 2000 Caterham 21 has manual transmission. 2000 Caterham 21 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 21 | 1969 Toyota Century | |
Make | Caterham | Toyota |
Model | 21 | Century |
Year Released | 2000 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |