2000 Caterham 21 vs. 2011 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2011 Lotus Evora 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Lotus Evora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lotus Evora (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2000 Caterham 21. (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster 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 Lotus Evora (349 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 21. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 2011 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 21.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 21 | 2011 Lotus Evora | |
Make | Caterham | Lotus |
Model | 21 | Evora |
Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4341 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1849 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2576 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 59 L |