2000 Caterham 21 vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2000 Caterham 21. (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2000 Caterham 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1597 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.
Because 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Caterham 21. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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 Volkswagen Touareg (361 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 21. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 21. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2000 Caterham 21 | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Caterham | Volkswagen |
Model | 21 | Touareg |
Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 12.0: 1 |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 2137 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4795 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2893 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 100 L |