2000 Caterham C21 vs. 1960 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2000 Caterham C21 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Caterham C21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham C21 (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1960 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham C21 should accelerate faster than 1960 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Toyota Crown weights approximately 600 kg more than 2000 Caterham C21.
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, 2000 Caterham C21 (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham C21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham C21 | 1960 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Caterham | Toyota |
| Model | C21 | Crown |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2540 mm |
