2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1979 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1979 Avanti Avanti. (177 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1979 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 1040 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, 1979 Avanti Avanti (443 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 21. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 1979 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 21. 1979 Avanti Avanti 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. 1979 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 21 | 1979 Avanti Avanti | |
Make | Caterham | Avanti |
Model | 21 | Avanti |
Year Released | 2000 | 1979 |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 6570 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 443 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2780 mm |