2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1970 Mazda 616
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mazda 616 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 151 more horse power than 1970 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mazda 616 weights approximately 370 kg more than 2000 Caterham 21.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Caterham 21 (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 21 | 1970 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Caterham | Mazda |
| Model | 21 | 616 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 83 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2480 mm |
