2000 Caterham 21 vs. 2009 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 9 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 2,718 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 2168 kg more than 2000 Caterham 21.
Because 2009 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Caterham 21. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 21. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 21.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 21 | 2009 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Caterham | Land Rover |
| Model | 21 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2718 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 82 L |
