2000 Caterham 21 vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP) has 92 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic.
Because 2000 Caterham 21 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Caterham 21. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2000 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic. 2010 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2000 Caterham 21 has manual transmission. 2000 Caterham 21 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 21 | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Caterham | Honda |
Model | 21 | Civic |
Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 210 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1785 mm |