2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1970 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 7,460 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac GTO (360 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2000 Caterham 21. (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2000 Caterham 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 1175 kg more than 2000 Caterham 21. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1970 Pontiac GTO (678 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 468 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 21. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 21.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 21 | 1970 Pontiac GTO | |
Make | Caterham | Pontiac |
Model | 21 | GTO |
Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 7460 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 678 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 105.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 106.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 67 L |