2000 Caterham 21 vs. 2000 Mazda Demio
To start off, both 2000 Caterham 21 and 2000 Mazda Demio 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 168 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Demio. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Demio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda Demio weights approximately 420 kg more than 2000 Caterham 21.
Because 2000 Caterham 21 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Caterham 21. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Demio, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Demio. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Demio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 21 | 2000 Mazda Demio | |
| Make | Caterham | Mazda |
| Model | 21 | Demio |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2400 mm |
