2000 Caterham C21 vs. 1963 Moretti 2500
To start off, 2000 Caterham C21 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Moretti 2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Moretti 2500 would be higher. At 2,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Moretti 2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Moretti 2500 (143 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2000 Caterham C21. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Moretti 2500 should accelerate faster than 2000 Caterham C21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Moretti 2500 weights approximately 670 kg more than 2000 Caterham C21. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1963 Moretti 2500 (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham C21. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Moretti 2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham C21.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham C21 | 1963 Moretti 2500 | |
| Make | Caterham | Moretti |
| Model | C21 | 2500 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2660 mm |
