2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 1180 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, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 21. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 21. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice 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. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 21 | 1976 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Caterham | Chevrolet |
Model | 21 | Caprice |
Year Released | 2000 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 5002 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 333 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 88.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2950 mm |