2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1989 Honda Concerto
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Caterham 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1989 Honda Concerto. (129 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Concerto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Honda Concerto weights approximately 550 kg more than 2000 Caterham 21.
Because 2000 Caterham 21 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Caterham 21. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Concerto. (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 21 | 1989 Honda Concerto | |
Make | Caterham | Honda |
Model | 21 | Concerto |
Year Released | 2000 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2560 mm |