2000 Caterham 21 vs. 2010 GMC Canyon
To start off, 2010 GMC Canyon is newer by 10 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 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2010 GMC Canyon. (182 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 2010 GMC Canyon.
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 2010 GMC Canyon. (190 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 21 | 2010 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | Caterham | GMC |
| Model | 21 | Canyon |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 72 L |
