2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300. (113 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 870 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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300. (185 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 21 | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Caterham | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 21 | 300 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 22.0:1 |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 184 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |