2000 Caterham 21 vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 8 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 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (500 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 2000 Caterham 21. (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2000 Caterham 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche 911 weights approximately 875 kg more than 2000 Caterham 21. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 21. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 21.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 21 | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Caterham | Porsche |
| Model | 21 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 64 L |
