2000 Caterham C21 vs. 1973 Honda Life
To start off, 2000 Caterham C21 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Honda Life 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 85 more horse power than 1973 Honda Life. (30 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham C21 should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Caterham C21 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1973 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Caterham C21 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Caterham C21. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Honda Life, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda Life. (29 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham C21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham C21 | 1973 Honda Life | |
| Make | Caterham | Honda |
| Model | C21 | Life |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 29 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 50.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2090 mm |
