2000 Caterham 21 vs. 2011 Dodge Nitro
To start off, 2011 Dodge Nitro is newer by 11 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Nitro. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Nitro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 1263 kg more than 2000 Caterham 21.
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, 2011 Dodge Nitro (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 21. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 21. 2011 Dodge Nitro 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. 2011 Dodge Nitro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 21 | 2011 Dodge Nitro | |
Make | Caterham | Dodge |
Model | 21 | Nitro |
Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1803 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4544 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1857 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2764 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 74 L |