2000 Caterham 21 vs. 2005 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2005 Smart ForTwo is newer by 5 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 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Caterham 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Smart ForTwo weights approximately 275 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. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Caterham 21 (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 21 | 2005 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Caterham | Smart |
Model | 21 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 65.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
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 | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 1820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 22 L |