2000 Caterham 21 vs. 2000 Pininfarina Rossa
To start off, both 2000 Caterham 21 and 2000 Pininfarina Rossa were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,472 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Pininfarina Rossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pininfarina Rossa (485 HP) has 255 more horse power than 2000 Caterham 21. (230 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pininfarina Rossa should accelerate faster 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 Pininfarina Rossa (570 Nm) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 21. (210 Nm). This means 2000 Pininfarina Rossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 21.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 21 | 2000 Pininfarina Rossa | |
Make | Caterham | Pininfarina |
Model | 21 | Rossa |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 5472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 485 HP |
Torque | 210 Nm | 570 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 87.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 74.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2510 mm |