2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Celica 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 123 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Celica. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Celica weights approximately 570 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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica. 1981 Toyota Celica 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. 1981 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 21 | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Caterham | Toyota |
Model | 21 | Celica |
Year Released | 2000 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2510 mm |