2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1971 Checker Aerobus
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Checker Aerobus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Checker Aerobus would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Checker Aerobus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1971 Checker Aerobus. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1971 Checker Aerobus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 1865 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, 1971 Checker Aerobus (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 21. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 1971 Checker Aerobus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 21.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 21 | 1971 Checker Aerobus | |
| Make | Caterham | Checker |
| Model | 21 | Aerobus |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1971 |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 463 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 2405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 6690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 4760 mm |
