2000 Caterham C21 vs. 1962 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2000 Caterham C21 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Toyota Corona 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 77 more horse power than 1962 Toyota Corona. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham C21 should accelerate faster than 1962 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Toyota Corona weights approximately 290 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 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Toyota Corona. (68 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham C21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham C21 | 1962 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Caterham | Toyota |
Model | C21 | Corona |
Year Released | 2000 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 22.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2410 mm |