2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1977 Seat 133
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Seat 133. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Seat 133 would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Caterham 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1977 Seat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1977 Seat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Seat 133 weights approximately 156 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, 2000 Caterham 21 (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Seat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Seat 133.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 21 | 1977 Seat 133 | |
Make | Caterham | Seat |
Model | 21 | 133 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 843 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 696 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2030 mm |