2000 Caterham 21 vs. 2004 Rolls-Royce 100
To start off, 2004 Rolls-Royce 100 is newer by 4 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 8,998 cc (16 cylinders), 2004 Rolls-Royce 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Rolls-Royce 100 weights approximately 2100 kg more 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. 2004 Rolls-Royce 100 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. 2004 Rolls-Royce 100 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 21 | 2004 Rolls-Royce 100 | |
Make | Caterham | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 21 | 100 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 8998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 84.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 2640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2000 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 3480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |