2000 Caterham 21 vs. 2011 SsangYong Stavic
To start off, 2011 SsangYong Stavic 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 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2011 SsangYong Stavic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2011 SsangYong Stavic. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 2011 SsangYong Stavic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 SsangYong Stavic weights approximately 1383 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 SsangYong Stavic (340 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 21. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 2011 SsangYong Stavic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 21. 2011 SsangYong Stavic 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 SsangYong Stavic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 21 | 2011 SsangYong Stavic | |
Make | Caterham | SsangYong |
Model | 21 | Stavic |
Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |