2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1999 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1999 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Kia Sportage weights approximately 917 kg more than 2000 Caterham 21.
Because 1999 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Caterham 21. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Kia Sportage will offer significantly more control. 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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 21 | 1999 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Caterham | Kia |
| Model | 21 | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1457 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2660 mm |
