2000 Caterham 21 vs. 2012 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 12 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2000 Caterham 21. (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2000 Caterham 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 2210 kg more than 2000 Caterham 21. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Toyota Sequoia (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 21. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 21. 2012 Toyota Sequoia 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. 2012 Toyota Sequoia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 21 | 2012 Toyota Sequoia | |
Make | Caterham | Toyota |
Model | 21 | Sequoia |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 543 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
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 | 2750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2029 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 3099 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 100 L |