2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1979 Volvo 265
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Volvo 265. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Volvo 265 would be higher. At 2,662 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Volvo 265 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 265. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1979 Volvo 265. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Volvo 265 weights approximately 860 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 Volvo 265 (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 21. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 1979 Volvo 265 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 21. 1979 Volvo 265 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 Volvo 265 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 21 | 1979 Volvo 265 | |
Make | Caterham | Volvo |
Model | 21 | 265 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2662 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2660 mm |