2000 Caterham 21 vs. 2001 Honda S2000
To start off, 2001 Honda S2000 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Caterham 21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Caterham 21 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2000 Caterham 21. (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2000 Caterham 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda S2000 weights approximately 725 kg more than 2000 Caterham 21. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Caterham 21 (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 21 | 2001 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Caterham | Honda |
Model | 21 | S2000 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 8600 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 83.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 58 L |