2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1981 Volvo 265
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Volvo 265. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Volvo 265 would be higher. At 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Volvo 265 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1981 Volvo 265. (153 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1981 Volvo 265. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Volvo 265 weights approximately 882 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, 1981 Volvo 265 (230 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 21. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 1981 Volvo 265 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 21.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 21 | 1981 Volvo 265 | |
Make | Caterham | Volvo |
Model | 21 | 265 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2849 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 73 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2660 mm |