2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1987 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1987 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1987 Mazda RX-7. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1987 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 690 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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mazda RX-7. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 21 | 1987 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Caterham | Mazda |
Model | 21 | RX-7 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2440 mm |