2000 Caterham 21 vs. 2000 Honda Life
To start off, both 2000 Caterham 21 and 2000 Honda Life were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Caterham 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 2000 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Life weights approximately 250 kg more than 2000 Caterham 21.
Because 2000 Honda Life 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, 2000 Honda Life 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 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 21 | 2000 Honda Life | |
| Make | Caterham | Honda |
| Model | 21 | Life |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2370 mm |
