2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1993 Honda NSX
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Honda NSX would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2000 Caterham 21. (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2000 Caterham 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Honda NSX weights approximately 830 kg more than 2000 Caterham 21. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1993 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 21. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 1993 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 21.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 21 | 1993 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Caterham | Honda |
| Model | 21 | NSX |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
