2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1996 Porsche 911
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 911 (430 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2000 Caterham 21. (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster 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, 1996 Porsche 911 (540 Nm) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 21. (210 Nm). This means 1996 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 21.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 21 | 1996 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Caterham | Porsche |
Model | 21 | 911 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 3599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 430 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 540 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 296 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2280 mm |