2000 Caterham C21 vs. 1970 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2000 Caterham C21 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 6,548 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac GTO (365 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 2000 Caterham C21. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2000 Caterham C21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 1065 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, 1970 Pontiac GTO (603 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 458 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham C21. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham C21.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham C21 | 1970 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Caterham | Pontiac |
| Model | C21 | GTO |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 6548 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 603 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2850 mm |
