2000 Caterham C21 vs. 1963 Fiat Grand Break
To start off, 2000 Caterham C21 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat Grand Break. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat Grand Break would be higher. At 1,793 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Fiat Grand Break is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham C21 (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1963 Fiat Grand Break. (96 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham C21 should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat Grand Break. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Fiat Grand Break weights approximately 620 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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat Grand Break. (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham C21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat Grand Break.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham C21 | 1963 Fiat Grand Break | |
| Make | Caterham | Fiat |
| Model | C21 | Grand Break |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2660 mm |
