2000 Caterham 21 vs. 2002 Honda Accord
To start off, 2002 Honda Accord is newer by 2 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 2,352 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2002 Honda Accord. (157 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Accord weights approximately 893 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, 2002 Honda Accord, 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, 2002 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 21. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 21. 2002 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2000 Caterham 21 has manual transmission. 2000 Caterham 21 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 21 | 2002 Honda Accord | |
Make | Caterham | Honda |
Model | 21 | Accord |
Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2352 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1433 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 64 L |