2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 2,304 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (66 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 695 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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (140 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 21 | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | 21 | Sierra |
Year Released | 2000 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2304 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 83 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 60 L |