2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1991 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1991 Chevrolet Camaro. (210 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1991 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 950 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, 1991 Chevrolet Camaro (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 21. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 1991 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 21.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 21 | 1991 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Caterham | Chevrolet |
| Model | 21 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 5001 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 94.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| 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 | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 59 L |
