2000 Caterham 21 vs. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 7 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 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. (196 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado.
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, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 21. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 21.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 21 | 2007 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | Caterham | Chevrolet |
Model | 21 | Silverado |
Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 4293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 196 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 6030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 3890 mm |