2000 Caterham C21 vs. 1962 Vauxhall Velox
To start off, 2000 Caterham C21 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Vauxhall Velox. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Vauxhall Velox would be higher. At 2,651 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Vauxhall Velox is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham C21 (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1962 Vauxhall Velox. (94 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham C21 should accelerate faster than 1962 Vauxhall Velox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Vauxhall Velox weights approximately 585 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, 1962 Vauxhall Velox (200 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham C21. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 Vauxhall Velox will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham C21.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham C21 | 1962 Vauxhall Velox | |
| Make | Caterham | Vauxhall |
| Model | C21 | Velox |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2651 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2720 mm |
