2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1971 Holden Belmont
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1971 Holden Belmont. (133 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Belmont weights approximately 800 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 Holden Belmont (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 21. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 21.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 21 | 1971 Holden Belmont | |
Make | Caterham | Holden |
Model | 21 | Belmont |
Year Released | 2000 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 3298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 263 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2830 mm |