2000 Caterham C21 vs. 1986 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2000 Caterham C21 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham C21 (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Crown. (97 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham C21 should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Crown weights approximately 620 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, 1986 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham C21. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham C21.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham C21 | 1986 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Caterham | Toyota |
Model | C21 | Crown |
Year Released | 2000 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2700 mm |