2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1989 Toyota Century
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Century. (154 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Century weights approximately 1260 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, 1989 Toyota Century (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 21. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 21. 1989 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 2000 Caterham 21 has manual transmission. 2000 Caterham 21 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 21 | 1989 Toyota Century | |
Make | Caterham | Toyota |
Model | 21 | Century |
Year Released | 2000 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 289 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2870 mm |