2000 Caterham 21 vs. 2000 Holden Berlina
To start off, both 2000 Caterham 21 and 2000 Holden Berlina were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Holden Berlina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2000 Holden Berlina. (204 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 2000 Holden Berlina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Holden Berlina weights approximately 1100 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, 2000 Holden Berlina (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 21. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 2000 Holden Berlina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 21.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 21 | 2000 Holden Berlina | |
| Make | Caterham | Holden |
| Model | 21 | Berlina |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2950 mm |
