2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1990 Peugeot 505
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1990 Peugeot 505. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1990 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 660 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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Peugeot 505. (144 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 21 | 1990 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Caterham | Peugeot |
Model | 21 | 505 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2750 mm |