2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1984 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1984 Chevrolet Corvette. (227 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1984 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 898 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, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 21. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 1984 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 21.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 21 | 1984 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Caterham | Chevrolet |
| Model | 21 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1438 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 68 L |
