2000 Caterham C21 vs. 1966 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 2000 Caterham C21 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Triumph Spitfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Triumph Spitfire 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 48 more horse power than 1966 Triumph Spitfire. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham C21 should accelerate faster than 1966 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Triumph Spitfire weights approximately 75 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 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Triumph Spitfire. (93 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham C21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham C21 | 1966 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Caterham | Triumph |
| Model | C21 | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2140 mm |
