2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1996 Volvo V90
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Volvo V90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Volvo V90 would be higher. At 2,978 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Volvo V90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1996 Volvo V90. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1996 Volvo V90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volvo V90 weights approximately 1090 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, 1996 Volvo V90 (261 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 21. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 1996 Volvo V90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 21. 1996 Volvo V90 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. 1996 Volvo V90 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 21 | 1996 Volvo V90 | |
Make | Caterham | Volvo |
Model | 21 | V90 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 261 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1760 mm |