2000 Caterham 21 vs. 2009 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2009 Smart ForTwo 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 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 160 more horse power than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
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 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 21 | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Caterham | Smart |
Model | 21 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 81.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 2700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 1870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 33 L |