2000 Caterham 21 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 13 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe (316 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2000 Caterham 21. (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2000 Caterham 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 1931 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, 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 21. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 21. 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe 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. 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 21 | 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
Make | Caterham | Chevrolet |
Model | 21 | Tahoe |
Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 316 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 2471 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5131 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2007 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2946 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 98 L |