2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1988 Volvo 740
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Volvo 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Volvo 740 would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Volvo 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1988 Volvo 740. (156 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1988 Volvo 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Volvo 740 weights approximately 790 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, 1988 Volvo 740 (239 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 21. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 1988 Volvo 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 21.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 21 | 1988 Volvo 740 | |
Make | Caterham | Volvo |
Model | 21 | 740 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 239 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2780 mm |