2000 Caterham C21 vs. 1986 Maserati 420
To start off, 2000 Caterham C21 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Maserati 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Maserati 420 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Maserati 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Maserati 420 (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2000 Caterham C21. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 2000 Caterham C21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Maserati 420 weights approximately 525 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, 1986 Maserati 420 (258 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham C21. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham C21.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham C21 | 1986 Maserati 420 | |
| Make | Caterham | Maserati |
| Model | C21 | 420 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2610 mm |
