2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1978 Volvo 66

To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Volvo 66 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 174 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Volvo 66 weights approximately 290 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) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 2000 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 66. 1978 Volvo 66 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. 1978 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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