2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1976 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1976 Plymouth Volare. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1976 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 948 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 Plymouth Volare (244 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 21. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 1976 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 21.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 21 | 1976 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Caterham | Plymouth |
| Model | 21 | Volare |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 117.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1488 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2870 mm |
