2000 Caterham 21 vs. 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (166 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata weights approximately 651 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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (190 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 21 | 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Caterham | Mazda |
Model | 21 | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 83.1 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 | 1191 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 48 L |